Construction Project Manager

Emerald Cloud Lab • Austin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL) is renovating its 100,000+ sq. ft. facility in Austin, Texas, to expand its capacity. This role will lead the renovation from planning through completion, serving as ECL's primary point of contact for the general contractor and other construction-related suppliers. The goal is to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• 3-5 years in a senior management role, ideally overseeing renovation or ground-up projects for lab, life sciences, or other technical/industrial facilities.
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, budgeting, scheduling, and project management software.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional credentials such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) are preferred.
• Experience with construction projects at GMP-regulated facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the general contractor, architects/engineers, and vendors on the Austin facility expansion, driving the project from planning through closeout.
• Develop and maintain the master construction schedule and budget; track progress against milestones and proactively flag risks, delays, or cost overruns.
• Manage day-to-day performance of the general contractor and specialty vendors, including bid review, contract administration, change order review, and invoice approval.
• Partner with architectural and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and civil engineering teams to ensure design intent is carried through construction.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, and installation of key facility fit-out components (e.g., utility manifolds, workcell infrastructure, sample storage, and waste handling systems) in partnership with ECL's facilities and Laboratory Development teams.
• Ensure the project complies with all applicable local building codes, permitting requirements, and inspections, coordinating with local authorities as needed.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor work quality and jobsite safety, and ensure the general contractor maintains a safe working environment.
• Support facility commissioning and site-readiness activities, ensuring a smooth handoff from construction to operations.
• Provide regular status updates to ECL leadership on schedule, budget, risks, and key decisions.

What This Job Offers

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