Construction Manager - Mechanical / Central Plant Systems

Procon Consulting•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

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 calls for a strong understanding of federal construction regulations, effective management, and collaboration with stakeholders in a mission-driven environment. The manager will oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover of large-scale mechanical systems in occupied and mission-critical facilities, and lead construction activities from preconstruction through final closeout. The position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

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 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 multi-phase 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.