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Senior Vice President of Facilities Operations

Abilene, United States

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch Mission Critical is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) delivering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contracting within the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our focus is on the construction and management of data centers and large-scale technical projects, where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Facility Operations to provide executive leadership across our portfolio of operations teams supporting hyperscale and enterprise data center customers. This role is accountable for setting strategy, driving consistent service delivery, and strengthening customer trust at the executive level. The SVP will build and mentor senior leaders, oversee operational frameworks, and own the budget and profitability of Facility Operations, ensuring both growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Provide executive direction and oversight for Facility Operations teams across multiple customer accounts.
Build, develop, and inspire senior leaders, ensuring scalable, high-performing teams.
Define operating models, standards, and processes that deliver consistent results and reliability.

Operations & Performance

Ensure service delivery aligns with customer objectives, SLAs, and compliance requirements.
Monitor portfolio-wide performance and lead initiatives for transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Champion a safety-first culture through governance, training, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

Own the budget, P&L, and profitability of Facility Operations.
Develop pricing, margin, and cost-management strategies that support sustainable growth.
Oversee vendor management, service contracts, and resource strategies to maximize efficiency.

Customer & Industry Engagement

Serve as the senior operational executive for customer accounts, maintaining trusted relationships with hyperscale and enterprise clients.
Partner with customers on strategic initiatives to ensure alignment and long-term success.
Represent the company at industry events, executive meetings, and forums as a recognized thought leader.

Qualifications:

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in facility operations, preferably within the data center industry.
Demonstrated success managing large, multi-site, cross-functional teams.
Proven P&L ownership with strong financial management and profitability accountability.
Deep technical understanding of mission-critical facility systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, UPS, safety).
Executive presence with the ability to engage effectively at the C-suite level.
Established industry reputation and network.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Why Join Overwatch:

Contribute to some of the most complex and impactful construction projects in the country
Join a growing, agile team that values ownership and hustle
Veteran-founded with a mission-driven culture—every hire counts
Opportunity to grow with a company that’s redefining staffing in the mission-critical space

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Benefits:

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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