Project Manager, Facilities

Hexium•Austin, TX

9d•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. As the company scales beyond laboratory R&D toward commercial deployment, this role will serve as Hexium's Owner's Representative for the design, construction, and fit-out of new industrial facilities. The position owns the project from site selection and lease execution through facility turnover, ensuring every element of the physical space is 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 individual will lead 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.

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
This role will be exposed to export-controlled information and requires compliance with applicable export control laws and regulations

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 submittments 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