Project Manager, Facilities

Hexium is rebuilding Americas isotope enrichment capability by modernizing Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) into a scalable industrial enrichment platform and we need someone who will personally stand up licensed radiological-grade industrial facilities from a blank site hands-on not from a distance.

As we scale beyond laboratory R&D and toward commercial deployment youll serve as Hexiums Owners Representative for the design construction and fit-out of new industrial facilities. Youll own the project from site selection and lease execution through facility turnover ensuring every element of the physical spacefrom radiological confinement ventilation to classified manufacturing areasis delivered on schedule and ready to receive process equipment.

This is a hands-on project management role not a program management or people management role. Initially you will personally lead the core project management workincluding site selection budgeting scheduling contractor coordination site oversight design reviews permitting support and construction management. As Hexiums facility portfolio expands a team may eventually grow around this role but success initially depends on your ability to drive projects from inception through completion.

What Youll 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 Hexiums 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 Owners 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 Hexiums 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 Hexiums 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 facilitys 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 Owners 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

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
• 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

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• 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

E-Verify: Hexium Inc. participates in E-Verify. All new hires are required to complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form and provide documentation to confirm their identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Hexium Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Hexium Inc. is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Hexiums Human Resources at