Construction Manager; Utility Plant Renovation

Job Title
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Construction Manager (Central Utility Plant Renovation)

Location
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Denton, Texas

Schedule
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Standard

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to support a complex Central Utility Plant (CUP) renovation and major equipment replacement project in Denton, TX.

This position will oversee onsite construction activities associated with the installation of a new modular central utility plant, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, electrical systems, controls, and supporting infrastructure. A significant portion of the work will interface with an active, fully operational utility plant, requiring careful planning and execution to maintain continuous service to critical campus and facility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing industrial, institutional, or utility infrastructure construction, particularly central utility plants, major MEP equipment replacement, retrofit projects, and work performed within mission‑critical or continuously operating facilities. Previous experience working within higher education campus environments is strongly preferred.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

• Oversee daily onsite construction activities associated with installation of a new modular Central Utility Plant, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, electrical systems, controls, and associated infrastructure.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to established safety policies and procedures, particularly when working within energized and operational utility environments.
• Manage construction activities that interface with a fully operational CUP while helping maintain continuous utility service to critical campus and facility infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with the Senior Project Manager, engineers, commissioning agents, facility operators, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to support constructability, system integration, and operational continuity.
• Assist with planning and management of complex shutdowns, system tie‑ins, outages, and construction phasing, minimizing disruption to ongoing facility operations.
• Conduct regular site walks and inspections to evaluate project progress, workmanship, installation quality, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Support subcontractor coordination and sequencing across mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty trades.
• Assist in reviewing and validating subcontractor scopes, bids, and change requests, particularly for high‑value mechanical and electrical systems.
• Prepare and support detailed project reporting, including look‑ahead schedules, outage plans, progress updates, and risk logs.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, site logistics, rigging plans, crane operations, and placement of large utility equipment.
• Identify potential schedule, construction, safety, and operational risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies, particularly for issues that could impact ongoing plant operations.
• Coordinate construction sequencing with procurement activities and long‑lead equipment delivery schedules.
• Assist with project budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change management for complex MEP scopes.
• Review subcontractor invoices, material receipts, and labor reports for accuracy and alignment with completed work.
• Implement and support project quality control processes, including inspections, functional testing, punch lists, and system turnover documentation.
• Support equipment start‑up, commissioning, testing, and system integration in coordination with engineering, commissioning, and facility operations teams.
• Assist with project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, and turnover packages, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the successful transition of completed systems to facility operations and maintenance personnel.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing industrial, institutional, or…