Senior Project Manager, Industrial Facilities

What You'll Do

Site Selection and Lease Execution

• 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

Design & Construction Management

• 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

Facility Fit-Out for Radiological and Classified Operations

• 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

Commissioning & Compliance

• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety certification
• PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent credential
• Familiarity with construction within federal complexes and facilities

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to walk active construction sites regularly, including uneven terrain, unfinished floors, scaffolding, and areas accessed by ladder or stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site walks, inspections, etc.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and to access elevated, confined, or below-grade work areas as needed to verify construction and MEP installation
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and once the facility is operational, radiological or contamination-control PPE (e.g., coveralls, respirators, dosimetry badges) as required by facility protocols
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (drawings, samples, tools, equipment)
• Visual acuity sufficient to review construction drawings, redlines, submittals, and equipment nameplates/labeling in the field
• Manual dexterity sufficient for field documentation, equipment inspection, and use of standard office and field technology (tablets, laptops, measuring tools)

Benefits

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