Construction Manager - Mechanical Systems

Generac • Houston, TX

8d • $131,200 - $196,900 • Onsite

About The Position

We are Constructiv, a Generac Company, empowering your technology through mission critical infrastructure delivery. Our team has over 20 years of technical project delivery experience. During this period, we have established a standard for building the critical power and cooling infrastructure that supports data centers We are Constructiv, a Generac Company, empowering your technology through mission critical infrastructure delivery. Our team has over 20 years of technical project delivery experience. During this period, we have established a standard for building the critical power and cooling infrastructure that supports data centers As we continue to expand, Constructiv is building a pipeline of skilled construction professionals for future opportunities in the United States. While we currently do not have immediate openings, we want to connect with talented individuals in the data center construction industry who are open to exploring roles with us when the time is right. Travel : Travel is required – up to 90%. 90% is required due to assignment being on site/physical location, living in temporary housing. Onsite is Monday - Friday with occasional off hours work, nights and weekends as needed. Current focus is on candidates located in the following areas: Austin, TX Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager with a strong technical background in mechanical systems, specifically focused on chillers and liquid-to-the-chip cooling technologies. This role requires hands-on expertise in overseeing and reviewing complex mechanical installations to ensure quality and compliance with project specifications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting QA/QC inspections, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to maintain system integrity and performance. In addition to managing field activities, the Construction Manager will play a key role in supporting upcoming commissioning (Cx) efforts, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure systems are tested, validated, and fully operational. A deep understanding of mission-critical environments and high-performance cooling systems is essential/required for success in this role.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent experience
• OSHA 10
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing construction of technical projects
• 5 years’ experience coordinating multiple groups, crews, foremen, and managers for project resources.
• Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes and plan reading capabilities, minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to manage a team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward.
• Proficient with Windows-based platforms and computer skills, minimum 5 years experience
• Strong budget and change management capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills to routine and moderately complex problems.
• Must be organized and display effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Desire to raise standards of excellence in construction.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in engineering, construction management
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the construction of technical projects
• 10 years’ experience coordinating multiple groups, crews, foremen, and managers for project resources.
• Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes and plan reading capabilities, minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Proficient with Procore Project Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Professionally, accurately, effectively, efficiently, and concisely communicate both in written and oral fashion in all facets of business both corporately and to contractors/vendors without error.
• Responsible for providing project leadership, coordination, and facilitating teamwork of the project team to meet project goals.
• Communicates project status to supervisor and others.
• Develops staffing projections and trend/exposure reports.
• Assures the performance of project personnel meets Client needs and expectations.
• Attends monthly managers' meetings and participates in project-status calls.
• Lead and manage the contract change order process, claim process, cost, document, and quality control efforts.
• Manage RFIs
• Produce the minutes of all meetings and all other written documentation required.
• Review contractor documentation including correspondence, insurance, bonds, submittal data, clarification requests, and close-out documentation.
• Review contractor's change proposals and applications for payment
• Collaborates with other internal Project Team Members in an ongoing effort to improve department processes and standards.
• Oversee the administration of Change Order Management
• Provides project team leadership throughout construction project development.
• Manage Project schedules, budgets, and scope within approved limits.
• Provides quality control by monitoring the construction process.
• Perform project management and owner’s representative responsibilities.
• Interface and maintain a positive relationship with owners, architects, client staff, and vendors.
• Perform comprehensive project administration and oversight of the activities and status of the design, consulting, and construction teams throughout design/construction phase activities coordinating project activities.
• Oversees contractor and vendor performance during the construction phase through site visits and report reviews.
• Monitor the progress of construction, review the status of work completed during the period covered, and review that work is progressing forward and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with client standards, design program, and construction documents.
• Review construction plans and specifications
• Inspect construction progress, maintain records and plans, and administer contractor payments, project closeouts, and warranties.
• Coordinate constructability reviews
• Manage and coordinate testing, commissioning, and turnover of facilities to end users.
• Manage validation of record documents and post-occupancy evaluations
• Accountable for adherence on projects to all Construction Management policies, processes, procedures, tools, and client compliance guidelines

Benefits

• This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees