Senior Project Manager, Industrial Facilities
Leads end-to-end construction of radiological-grade industrial facilities for isotope enrichment tech, managing site selection, design, compliance, and fit-out with contractors, engineers, and regulatory teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Austin/Remote within the US
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field
- 5+ years of construction project management or Owner’s Representative experience, including at least one specialized laboratory, industrial, or controlled-environment facility
- Direct experience reviewing, tracking, and managing capital project budgets developed by A/E firms or GCs
- Working familiarity with MEP systems and ability to coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design packages
- Experience managing general contractors, A/E firms, and specialty subcontractors through construction and fit-out
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Wrike
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
- Compliance with export control laws and regulations
Nice to have
- Experience with radiological or nuclear facilities, cleanrooms, BSL-2/3 laboratories, or controlled-environment construction
- Familiarity with HEPA filtration systems, negative-pressure ventilation design, or confinement ventilation concepts
- Experience with classified area construction requirements (SCIFs or equivalent)
- Background in facilities management, including HVAC maintenance programs and building systems contracts
- OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety certification
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent credential
- Familiarity with construction within federal complexes and facilities
Full description
Hexium is rebuilding America's isotope enrichment capability by modernizing Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) into a scalable industrial enrichment platform. To support the next phase of that effort, we're seeking a Senior Project Manager to personally stand up licensed, radiological-grade industrial facilities—creating the infrastructure that will enable the continued development, testing, and maturation of our technology.
As Hexium's Owner's Representative, you'll lead the project from site selection and lease execution through design, construction, and facility turnover. You'll coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver a facility that safely integrates radiological confinement ventilation, specialized laboratory and manufacturing spaces, and the supporting infrastructure required for advanced laser isotope separation research.
This is a hands-on project management role, not a program management or people management role. Initially, you'll personally lead the core project management work—including site selection, budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, site oversight, design reviews, permitting support, and construction management. As Hexium's facility portfolio expands, a team may eventually grow around this role, but success initially depends on your ability to drive projects from inception through completion.
What You'll DoSite Selection and Lease Execution**
- Personally lead site search and evaluation against facility requirements (floor loading, clear height, power, waste-disposal proximity, zoning)
- Drive site due diligence with the Hexium legal and executive team; support lease negotiation and execution
- Serve as Hexium's day-to-day liaison with the landlord throughout occupancy
Design & Construction Management
- Manage the A/E firm or design-build contractor through all design phases and into construction
- Serve as Owner's Representative on all construction activities: track schedule and budget, attend site meetings, review submittals and RFIs, manage punch lists, and coordinate final inspections and certificates of occupancy
- Ensure construction quality meets Hexium requirements and applicable building codes; coordinate with Hexium's QA function on owner inspection activities at key milestones
- Develop construction and facility budgets and coordinate amongst internal and external stakeholders
Facility Fit-Out for Radiological and Classified Operations
- Oversee design and installation of the systems used in radiological research.
- Own MEP scope (power, compressed gas, vacuum rough-pump, cooling water, process drains)