Cost Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical

Job description

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 A third-party owner's representative engaged to provide integrated cost and schedule control across the data center construction program, from design through Ready for Service. The role verifies that billed cost, reported progress, and schedule impact each reflect field reality - Requires routine travel to Texas (25%). Key Responsibilities Change Orders — Review, negotiate, and recommend approval/rejection of COR/PCOs, evaluating cost and schedule impact together. Pay Applications — Certify monthly invoices against verified progress, schedule of values, retention, and contingency Budget & Forecasting — Maintain the master cost report, contingency drawdown, and cost-to-complete/estimate-at-completion. Progress Verification — Conduct field walks to confirm billed and scheduled percent-complete match physical progress. Risk & Contingency — Link the risk register to cost and schedule contingency; flag burn-rate or float erosion early. Claims & Compliance — Support delay/time-extension and cost claims in line with the governing contract. Qualifications 8+ years of combined cost control and scheduling experience on large construction programs; data center or mission-critical experience preferred. Track record certifying pay applications and managing master schedules on $100M+ projects. Proficient in P6/MS Project and Procore, CMiC, or Textura, plus advanced Excel. Working knowledge of JCT/NEC/AIA contract forms, change order administration, and delay claims. RICS accreditation and/or PMI-SP/PSP credential preferred. Comfortable operating as an embedded third-party representative — protecting the Owner's interests on-site while maintaining clear reporting discipline. Bonus Qualifications Master Schedule — Own the integrated schedule (design, LLE procurement, construction, commissioning, RFS) Track critical path, float, and rolling look-aheads. Sub Specialty Area Cost Management 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