Construction Manager - Mechanical / Central Plant Systems
About The Position
Procon Consulting is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee mechanical upgrades involving central plant systems, chillers and boilers, cooling towers, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The role requires strong knowledge of federal construction regulations and the ability to manage large-scale mechanical system installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover in occupied and mission-critical environments. The position provides daily onsite construction management and field leadership, coordinating with subcontractors, designers, facility personnel, commissioning teams, and owner representatives from preconstruction through final closeout. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of progressive construction management experience, with a strong focus on mechanical systems.
- Proven experience managing central plants, chilled-water distribution, cooling towers, pumps, and large-scale HVAC installations.
- Demonstrated success working in occupied, high-security, or mission-critical facilities.
- Strong understanding of mechanical construction means, methods, sequencing, and commissioning processes.
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including designers, facility personnel, and commissioning teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
- Ability to lead field operations independently in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily onsite construction management and field leadership for mechanical and central plant system upgrades.
- Oversee subcontractors and trade partners performing work on central plants, chilled-water systems, cooling towers, pumps, and large-capacity HVAC systems.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.
- Coordinate with design teams, facility engineers, commissioning agents, and owner representatives.
- Manage phased construction sequencing in occupied and operational facilities.
- Review and resolve field technical issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges.
- Track progress, review schedules, and support recovery plans as needed.
- Ensure proper testing, commissioning, documentation, and system turnover.
- Maintain detailed daily reports, field documentation, and closeout records.
- Lead construction activities from preconstruction through final closeout.
Benefits
- Full medical and dental insurance
- 401(K) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
