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Head of Construction
contract•Madrid
About this role
About Overwatch EMEA
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 development to complex retrofits and live-site operations, 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.
Position Overview
As a Head of Construction, you will be part of a high-performing Overwatch EMEA team delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center developments in Spain.
Acting as an on-site representative of the owner, you will lead construction delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and operational handover. You will be responsible for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across complex, fast-tracked capital programs while coordinating design, engineering, construction, utilities, and commissioning activities.
Responsibilities
- Act as the end-to-end construction lead for mission-critical data center delivery programs.
- Develop and execute construction delivery strategies aligned with project objectives and capacity requirements.
- Partner with design and engineering teams to ensure scopes are coordinated prior to construction.
- Lead pre-construction planning including constructability, logistics, utilities strategy, and site mobilisation.
- Define and manage construction contracting strategies (EPC/GC, multi-package, early works).
- Oversee all phases of data center construction, including base build, MEP, and commissioning readiness.
- Manage EPC/GC partners, contractors, and vendors, driving accountability, safety, and performance.
- Develop and manage construction budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and change management.
- Identify delivery, schedule, and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular site engagement to validate safety, quality, coordination, and schedule adherence.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and support operational handover at project completion.
- Implement HSE and quality assurance processes in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading construction delivery of large-scale, mission-critical facilities.
- Strong understanding of data center construction, MEP systems, commissioning, and operational requirements.
- Experience with EPC/GC delivery models, OFCI equipment, and utilities coordination.
- Advanced project scheduling, tracking, and reporting capability (P6 or equivalent).
- Strong budget management, forecasting, and commercial management experience.
- Ability to operate autonomously in high-visibility, owner-side delivery roles.
- Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
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OVERWATCH EMEA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH EMEA considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- The Head of Construction will lead the end-to-end construction delivery for mission-critical data center projects, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management. They will coordinate various activities including design, engineering, and commissioning to achieve project objectives.
About Overwatch Mission Critical
Who is OVERWATCH?
OVERWATCH (SDVOSB) is a professional service and veteran recruiting business that specializes in Construction Management & Project Management (Staff Augmentation) and Critical Facility Operations (Full Time Staff Placement) within the Digital Infrastructure industry.
What do our customers PROVIDE US?
Our customer provides us with a MISSION to support their continued success through talented military and industry veterans.
What do WE PROVIDE our customers?
We provide our customers the opportunity to solve their labor shortage with a meaningful PURPOSE. We offer our customers access to our leading-edge media platforms to highlight what they do and how they are making a positive impact on the veteran community.
We also own and operate a long version podcast focused on data center industry thought leaders that is called Data Center Revolution. Our podcast ia available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms.
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What does a Head of Construction do at Overwatch Mission Critical?
As a Head of Construction at Overwatch Mission Critical, you will: the Head of Construction will lead the end-to-end construction delivery for mission-critical data center projects, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management. They will coordinate various activities including design, engineering, and commissioning to achieve project objectives..
Is the Head of Construction position at Overwatch Mission Critical remote?
The Head of Construction position at Overwatch Mission Critical is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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