Senior Project Manager, Industrial Facilities

Hexium

Senior Project Manager leading site selection, design, and construction of radiological facilities for Hexium. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver safe and compliant projects.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Security Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Export Controls Compliance: This role will be exposed to export-controlled information and requires compliance with applicable export control laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options
Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
HSA & FSAs