Project Manager, Facilities

Hexium•Austin, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Hexium is rebuilding America's isotope enrichment capability by modernizing Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) into a scalable industrial enrichment platform. This role is responsible for standing up licensed, radiological-grade industrial facilities from a blank site, hands-on. As Hexium scales toward commercial deployment, this position will serve as the Owner's Representative for the design, construction, and fit-out of new industrial facilities. The role owns the project from site selection and lease execution through facility turnover, ensuring all elements of the physical space are delivered on schedule and ready to receive process equipment. This is a hands-on project management role, not a program or people management role. Initially, the core project management work will be led by this individual, 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.

Requirements

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 the 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.
Strong organizational skills tracking submittals, RFIs, change orders, and punch lists across multi-discipline projects.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radiological or nuclear facilities, cleanrooms, BSL-2/3 laboratories, or other controlled-environment construction requiring specialized ventilation and contamination control.
Familiarity with HEPA filtration systems, negative-pressure ventilation design, or similar confinement ventilation concepts.
Experience with classified area construction requirements (SCIFs or equivalent).
Background in facilities management, including HVAC maintenance programs and building systems contracts.
Familiarity with Texas construction codes, permitting, and contractor licensing requirements.
OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety certification.
PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent credential.
Familiarity with construction within federal complexes and facilities.

Responsibilities

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.
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 Texas 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.
Oversee design and installation of the systems used in radiological research.
Own MEP scope (power, compressed gas, vacuum rough-pump, cooling water, process drains).
Coordinate directly with Hexium's regulatory team so the facility matches license conditions.
Manage fit-out of laboratory benches, equipment pads, and utility connection points for process equipment; coordinate space planning and floor loading requirements with the equipment procurement team.
Oversee classified manufacturing area setup, including access control hardware, compartmented workspace, and coordination with security personnel during installation.
Drive punch-list closure and obtain all required occupancy certifications; coordinate radiological baseline survey prior to first material introduction.
Maintain facility compliance documentation: HVAC filter records, ventilation performance tests, and other building-level records required under the facility's radioactive materials license.