Design-Build Manager

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.

Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.

Overview

The Design-Build Manager is a pivotal role responsible for protecting the owner's cost, schedule, quality and risk position on a design-build project across warehouse, light industrial, retail and institutional building types. Acting as the owner's single point of accountability from preconstruction and site works through occupancy, this role sets the program and budget, helps select and contract the design-build team, and holds that team to the contract during design and construction. This is a contract engagement for a single project with an estimated construction value of $30M to $50M, and the role operates with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Procurement

Develop project program, budgets and master schedules; run feasibility, due diligence and site-constraint reviews (entitlements, utilities, geotechnical, environmental).
Structure and lead design-build procurement: RFQ/RFP, bridging documents, owner's project requirements, scoring and selection of design-builders.
Negotiate GMP, lump-sum and cost-plus contracts, including allowances, contingencies, liquidated damages and risk allocation.
Evaluate design-build proposals for constructability, value engineering and long-lead procurement exposure (steel, switchgear, dock equipment, roofing)

Design & Construction Oversight

Review design milestones (schematic, design development, release packages) against owner requirements, code and budget.
Monitor cost, schedule and quality: independent cost verification, critical-path analysis, change-order review, pay-application approval and forecasting.
Lead OAC meetings; manage RFIs, submittals, permitting and jurisdictional coordination.
Oversee safety, quality and sustainability programs (LEED/ENERGY STAR or equivalent where required).
Manage tenant improvement coordination, tenant or end-user requirements and landlord/lender requirements as applicable.

Closeout & Reporting

Drive commissioning, punch list, certificate of occupancy, warranty turnover and as-built documentation.
Reconcile final costs and close out claims or disputes.
Deliver monthly project reports on budget, schedule, risk and cash flow to executive leadership and, where applicable, lenders and investors.
Build and manage relationships with design-builders, architects, engineers, brokers and municipal officials.

Driver’s License Requirement

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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