Construction Manager

Hertha Metals • Conroe, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Hertha Metals is seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Construction Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial construction projects as the company transitions from pilot operations to commercial-scale deployment. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and built to support long-term operational reliability, maintainability, and future scalability. This is not a purely administrative or oversight role. The Construction Manager must be comfortable working in a dynamic industrial construction environment, making real-time decisions, managing contractors and cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of project execution from early planning and site development through commissioning and operational handoff. The ideal candidate will partner closely with engineering, operations, and EPC firms to ensure construction activities align with Hertha Metals' long-term operational objectives while establishing the processes and standards needed to support future plant expansion. This role would report to the VP of Operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, energy, metals, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial construction projects, preferably valued at $50M+.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, QA/QC, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and EPC partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced, complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, safety programs, QA/QC, and contractor management.
• Ability to establish and enforce a safety-first culture across construction activities.
• Knowledge of commissioning, operational readiness, and lifecycle considerations for industrial facilities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, operations, procurement, and EPC partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with greenfield projects, commissioning, and plant startup is highly preferred.
• PMP certification and experience with major EPC firms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and built to support long-term operational reliability, maintainability, and future scalability.
• Work in a dynamic industrial construction environment, making real-time decisions.
• Manage contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Take ownership of project execution from early planning and site development through commissioning and operational handoff.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, and EPC firms to ensure construction activities align with Hertha Metals' long-term operational objectives.
• Establish processes and standards needed to support future plant expansion.
• Oversee construction activities, manage contractors, identify risks, and ensure work is executed safely and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead teams and contractors in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and construction milestones.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks while maintaining project quality and schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive startup compensation package based on expertise
• Stock ownership in a funded company innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year of employment (12 weeks paid, with flexible transition options)
• Growth opportunities within a mission-driven, high-performance team
• Time off designed to support sustainability and prevent burnout
• 401(k) plan for employees with at least one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior