Construction Manager, Central Utility Plants (Campus)

Ameresco; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to lead on-site construction activities for central utility plant upgrades on active campuses.

This role focuses on minimizing disruption to ongoing operations while coordinating with engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure successful system integration. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial or utility infrastructure construction, hands-on project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing industrial, institutional, or utility infrastructure construction projects, with emphasis on central utility plants or similar facilities.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities for modular central utility plant installations (chillers, cooling towers, pumps, electricals).
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure constructability and operational continuity.
• Plan and manage complex shutdowns, tie-ins, and phasing with minimal disruption to campus operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to lead on-site construction activities for central utility plant upgrades on active campuses.

This role focuses on minimizing disruption to ongoing operations while coordinating with engineers, commissioning agents, and facility operators to ensure successful system integration. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial or utility infrastructure construction, hands-on project