Construction Manager

## Construction ManagerApplylocations: United States - Texas - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3910Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.Ameresco is actively seeking a highly experienced **Construction Manager** in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas area to support complex renovation and equipment replacement projects within Central Utility Plants (CUPs). This role will involve executing work in active, mission-critical environments, with an emphasis on minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. Experience in higher education campuses is strongly preferred.**NOTE:** This position is full time on-site in Denton, Texas.**Responsibilities:*** Advocate for and embrace Ameresco’s “Culture of Safety”, ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies, especially within energized and operational utility environments.* Oversee daily on-site construction activities for the installation of a new modular central utility plant (chillers, cooling towers, pumps and electrical systems).* A portion of the work will impact a fully operational CUP, maintaining continuous service to critical campus and facility infrastructure.* Coordinate closely with the Senior Project Manager, engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure constructability, system integration, and operational continuity.* Assist the Senior Project Manager to plan and manage complex shutdowns, tie-ins, and phasing strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to campus or facility operations.* Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress, workmanship, system installation quality, and compliance with project specifications.* Assist the Senior Project Manager leading subcontractor coordination, including sequencing of mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty trades.* Assist the Senior Project Manager to review and validate subcontractor scopes, bids, and change requests with emphasis on high-value mechanical and electrical systems.* Assist the Senior Project Manager to provide detailed progress updates including look-ahead schedules, outage plans, and risk logs to the Senior Project Manager and client.* Assist the Senior Project Manager to coordinate equipment deliveries, rigging plans, crane operations, and site logistics associated with large utility equipment replacement.* Assist the Senior Project manager to identify and mitigate schedule and operational risks, particularly those impacting ongoing plant operations.* Assist the Senior Project Manager to align construction sequencing with procurement and long-lead equipment delivery timelines.* Assist the Sr. Project Manager with budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change management, especially for complex MEP scopes.* Review subcontractor invoices, material receipts, and labor reports for accuracy.* Implement quality control processes including functional testing, inspections, punch lists, and system turnover documentation.* Support start-up, commissioning, and system integration activities in coordination with engineering and operations teams.* Assist the Senior Project Manager with all closeout documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, are complete and accurate.* Assist in the smooth transition of systems to facility operations and maintenance teams.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.* 7+ years of experience managing industrial, institutional, or utility infrastructure construction projects, with a strong emphasis on central utility plants or similar facilities.* Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and specifications.* Deep understanding of construction methods, system tie-ins, commissioning processes, and utility infrastructure best practices.* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.**Additional Qualifications:*** Experience working in higher education campus environments, including coordination with campus stakeholders and phased construction in active facilities.* Demonstrated experience managing equipment replacement and retrofit projects involving major mechanical and electrical systems.* Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors in high-risk, operational environments.* Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid) and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Project.* Demonstrated success managing projects in mission-critical or continuously operating facilities.* OSHA 30 certification or more safety training.* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational constraints.#LI-SMC #J-18808-Ljbffr