What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager position at Tactical Overwatch Command LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Overwatch is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC). We specialize in construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is to construct and manage state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability the 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.
We invite you to join Overwatch as a Design Manager. The purpose of this role is to ensure the design of all projects are executed as per the Datacenters Design Program, and work with the VP of the Design Program.
The Design Program Manager will provide two main functions :
Oversee the Datacenters Design Program.
Design Management support & coordination.
Responsibilities : Design Program :
Shepherd the Design Program from Due Diligence through to Ops Handover.
Be the single point of contact & provide training to Internal Stakeholders.
Track Design Program compliance at a Project Level.
Lead Continuous Improvement of the Design Program.
Design Program onboarding for external AVE Partners.
Document control & change management of the Design Program.
Design Management :
Coordinate design timelines (reviews, page-turns) across multiple projects.
Support project team members to coordinate tasks and resources to meet deadlines and milestones.
Tenaciously monitor project progress against timelines, quality, cost, and barriers for completion.
Assist in removing roadblocks as necessary by communicating with internal and external resources and partners.
Chair cross-functional meetings and internal Stakeholders.
Create simple processes, tools, dashboards that encourage efficiency and transparency.
Develop KPIs to track performance and identify improvements' opportunity.
Requirements and Qualifications :
Oversee the design phase across confidential campus projects, ensuring successful execution from conception to completion.
Act as an owner’s representative for design, collaborating with consultants, general contractors, and internal teams.
Address and resolve design issues during construction while ensuring consultant deliverables align with project timelines.
Regularly facilitate status meetings, track action items, and maintain organized project documentation.
Ensure alignment between design and construction teams to uphold project quality and meet deadlines.
Technical Skills :
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.
Soft Skills :
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
Team-oriented mindset and the ability to integrate seamlessly into a cohesive group.
Benefits
Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including :
Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
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