Construction Manager – Federal Project (HVAC / Mechanical)
📍 Albuquerque, NM (Local candidates only)
📅 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
🚫 Travel to Santa Fe as needed
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a federal brownfield project involving upgrades and modernization of existing facilities. This role focuses on commercial HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems, including chillers, boilers, and ventilation systems.
This is a field-based role requiring strong leadership, coordination, and hands-on oversight of construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise on-site construction activities, including discipline superintendents and field teams
- Ensure compliance with safety programs, including PTAs and TSOs
- Oversee project execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams
- Manage subcontractor performance, progress tracking, and reporting
- Review and approve subcontractor work, invoices, and progress payments
- Interpret drawings and provide technical guidance on construction methods
- Maintain detailed daily/weekly/monthly progress reports
- Monitor look-ahead schedules and proactively address risks
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and project procedures
- Support startup and commissioning activities and project closeout
- Interface with clients, municipal authorities, and other stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 11+ years of construction management or craft supervision experience on similar projects
- Strong knowledge across multiple construction disciplines
- Experience with commercial HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, ventilation, piping, plumbing)
- Proven leadership and field supervision experience
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Preferred Experience
- Experience on federal or government projects
- Background in brownfield / existing facility upgrades
- Familiarity with GFS systems and mechanical infrastructure overlaps
Work Requirements
- Must be local to Albuquerque, NM or Santa Fe, NM
- Willingness to travel locally between job sites
- Ability to work in a field-based construction environment
Why Join?
- Long-term contract with strong extension potential
- Opportunity to work on a high-impact federal infrastructure project
- Hands-on leadership role in complex mechanical systems upgrades
If interested or know someone who is, please apply here or reach out to me directly!