Overwatch

Overwatch

Machine Learning APM

Cedar Rapids, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Machine LearningAccessibilityProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLogisticsProcurementRecruitingThermal AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6

About the role

  • The Machine Learning (ML) Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, delivery, installation, coordination, and scheduling of mission-critical infrastructure supporting ML and AI deployments within data center environments.
  • This role will serve as the primary point of contact between clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects involving high-density compute and supporting mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and commissioning teams to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Track procurement status, lead times, logistics, and delivery schedules for critical equipment and materials.
  • Manage change orders, RFIs, project documentation, and status reporting.
  • Monitor project budgets and support cost-control initiatives throughout execution.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing mission-critical, data center, industrial, mechanical, or electrical construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems within data center environments.
  • Experience managing project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple vendors and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of liquid cooling, high-density cooling solutions, and advanced thermal management systems.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
  • Familiarity with commissioning and startup processes for mission-critical facilities.
  • Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings.
  • The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits

  • Manage all phases of project execution from planning through closeout for machine learning and AI infrastructure deployments.

Company info

  • Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands.

Equal opportunity

  • OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Overwatch's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.