Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Location: Dallas Fort Worth Metro Area / In Person

Employment Type: Full-Time ABOUT US

We are a stealth defense technology startup operating at the intersection of advanced hardware, modern manufacturing, and next-generation AI-enabled manufacturing software. Our mission is to design, build, and deliver real systems that address urgent strategic and industrial capability needs today.

The company is fully funded and has confirmed customer demand with orders exceeding projected manufacturing capacity through 2028.

Our team combines deep technical expertise across multiple disciplines with the operational rigor required to design, manufacture, deploy, and support systems in demanding real-world environments.

Our culture values execution, builders, doers, and ownership. We move quickly, solve hard problems, and take pride in turning ideas into working systems that deliver meaningful results for our customers and mission partners. If you enjoy building real systems and solving hard problems, we would like to learn more about you.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Construction and Facilities team at our company delivers the factories, labs, offices, and manufacturing spaces that enable our teams to design, build, and deploy technology. Our work ranges from high-performance manufacturing facilities and specialized production environments to collaborative workspaces that support engineering and operations teams.

As part of the Construction and Facilities team, you will help build and maintain the physical spaces and infrastructure that enable innovation and production to move at speed. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, security, EHS, and IT to ensure every facility supports safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our growing team in Dallas / Ft. Worth Metro Area, TX.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Pre-Construction and Project Planning

• Define user requirements for construction projects.

• Lead feasibility analysis, site due diligence, and early project planning.

• Develop cost estimates from concept through completion.

• Assemble and lead architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.

• Establish project scope, schedule, and budgets with internal stakeholders.

• Construction Project Execution

• Lead construction projects from early planning through completion.

• Oversee a diverse range of initiatives including new facility builds, retrofits, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Coordinate design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with operational requirements.

• Budget and Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets across the full project lifecycle.

• Work closely with Finance and FP&A to forecast capital spending and manage project cash flow.

• Track cost performance and proactively manage scope changes and risk.

• Prepare and present project updates and financial reports to senior leadership.

• Contracting and Vendor Strategy

• Execute contracting strategies that align incentives, reduce disputes, and drive project success.

• Negotiate commercial terms with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.

• Oversee contractor performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.

• Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction-related matters.

• Work cross-functionally with teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Security, EHS, IT, and Finance.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to internal leadership & collaboration between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment.

• External Project Coordination

• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.

• Coordinate with external project managers and construction teams across multiple sites.

• Lead regular project meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment.

• Strategic and Program Leadership

• Lead multiple construction initiatives simultaneously.

• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and improve project delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement in construction management practices, cost control, and scheduling.

• Contribute to long-term planning and infrastructure strategy with growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in construction management

• Strong background in commercial / manufacturing facilities.

• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering in high pressureenvironment

• In-depth knowledge of best practices for commercial construction

• Competency in contracts, scheduling, doc review, permitting.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Local to or willingness to relocate to Dallas/ Ft. Worth metro area.

• Willingness to work, in person, locally 5 days per week.

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with manufacturing facilities.

• Experience with defense manufacturing.

• Experience with extreme timeline / rapid scale

• Experience with project management software

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Plan

• Relocation Assistance: depending on role eligibility.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.