What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Design Manager position at Tactical Overwatch Command LLC?
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 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 purpose.
Position: Design Manager
Location: Meridian, Mississippi (preferred), or Dallas, Texas (secondary option with hybrid travel to Meridian).
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate administration of external Design Partner’s contracts Manage design process from SD to IFC finalization
- Escalate design changes impacting scope and cost to owner stakeholders Coordinate, review and track design deliverables
- Conduct weekly design team meetings to provide feedback on design progression and assist in addressing action items and removing roadblocks in coordination with Compass Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Lead project specific Page Turns (coordinate meeting, record comments, and close comments)
- Support the supply chain team with equipment vendor proposals to ensure submittals are reviewed and approved by external design partners
- Provide design support to the Compass Sales and Solutions Engineering teams on customer RFPs
- Manage, review and approve any design bulletins before publication in collaboration with the Delivery (Construction) team
- Visit the job site for field investigations and coordination meetings
- Support the Delivery team on Lessons Learned meetings to provide feedback and assist in implementation on other projects or regions
- Demonstrate a key focus to safety and ensure the external design partner is active in this regard
- Provide daily updates (MS Teams posts) to Compass leadership team on design progress, blockers, risks, and assignment of priorities
- Maintain a client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
- Ensure client satisfaction through active communication
Minimum Qualifications:
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B.S. in mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, industrial or civil engineering or construction management
- OR Two years of applicable experience with five years of experience in a related field
- Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, SmartSheet, and standard office software (no direct design or drafting required).
- Experience with large-scale, complex building systems (e.g., data centers, hospitals, airports, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-disciplinary design and coordination efforts.
Benefits:
Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.
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.
