Overwatch EMEA extends Overwatch Mission Critical’s proven delivery model across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide construction professional services, talent acquisition, and delivery leadership for mission-critical infrastructure projects, applying the same operational discipline, reliability, and veteran-led expertise that define our work in the United States.
From greenfield hyperscale development to complex retrofits and live-site expansions, our teams support the safe, efficient delivery of high-performance data center environments. At Overwatch, it’s more than a job - it’s a purpose.
We are seeking an Owner’s Representative Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data centre programmes - from early-stage development through to commissioning and operational handover.
Acting as an Owner’s Representative, you will take accountability for coordinating and driving delivery across real estate, design, construction, and commissioning functions - ensuring projects are delivered safely, predictably, and in line with operational requirements.
This role requires a construction-led leader with strong MEP and commissioning literacy, capable of operating across the full lifecycle while proactively managing risk, sequencing, and stakeholder alignment.
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Lead data centre delivery across full lifecycle: site acquisition, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and GA.
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Ensure alignment and continuity between development, construction, and operational readiness phases.
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Drive programme momentum and remove delivery blockers.
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Act as the Owner’s representative across all delivery partners.
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Oversee Tier 1 contractors, consultants, and vendors.
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Challenge delivery strategies, sequencing, and commercial exposure.
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Provide structured reporting to senior stakeholders.
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Oversee CSA and MEP delivery through all construction phases.
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Ensure effective integration of HV/LV infrastructure and critical systems.
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Support commissioning strategy through Level 1-5 and IST.
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Validate readiness for energisation and operational handover.
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Identify risks across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
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Monitor programme performance and critical path.
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Support change management and mitigation strategies.
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Anticipate delivery issues before they materialise.
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Interface with real estate, design, construction, and operations teams.
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Align cross-functional stakeholders to programme objectives.
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Act as a central point of accountability across delivery.
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Capture lessons learned across project lifecycle.
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Support development of delivery standards and best practices.
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Contribute to portfolio-level improvements.
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12+ years’ experience delivering mission-critical or data centre projects.
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Demonstrated experience across full project lifecycle (development > GA).
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Strong understanding of:
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MEP systems & infrastructure
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Commissioning (Level 1-5 / IST)
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Construction sequencing & delivery models
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Experience operating client-side or within an Owner’s Representative model.
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Proven hyperscale or large-scale project exposure (30MW+).
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Ownership & accountability for delivery outcomes
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Strong technical understanding of data centre infrastructure
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Proactive risk identification and mitigation
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Ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
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Clear, structured communication at senior level
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Predictable, on-time delivery across full lifecycle
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Minimal disruption during commissioning and go-live
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Strong alignment between construction and operations
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Trusted leadership presence across stakeholders
