Construction Project Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Austin, United States, with construction and infrastructure projects across Austin and Lockhart.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage hardware startup that designs and builds the hardware, software, fabs, tools, and components needed to manufacture chips.

What you will do

• Own delivery of commercial, industrial, and lab construction and infrastructure projects, including specialty lab buildouts, utility upgrades, and electrical upgrades.
• Shape project plans with facilities and engineering leadership, advising on constructibility, cost, and schedule.
• Run competitive bidding, select and negotiate with contractors, and build a network of general contractors and specialty trades.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risk forecasting, status reporting, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
• Lead multi-trade field execution while maintaining quality and safety standards and keeping critical R&D operations running.
• Coordinate permitting, contractor onboarding, site safety, project close-out, site logistics, equipment, deliveries, moves, and cross-team operational needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years managing commercial, industrial, or lab construction projects, including multi-million-dollar projects from bid through close-out.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget while managing multiple contractors and trades simultaneously.
• Experience with process utilities, including LN2, specialty gases, DI water, and exhaust, as well as high-power electrical systems.
• Strong command of estimating, contract negotiation, budgeting, and schedule management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, and structural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, permitting, and construction site safety.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice to have

• Experience with design-build or fast-track delivery where construction starts before every detail is finalized.
• Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage hardware startup with solid funding and world-class advisors.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including holidays and sick time, plus paid parental leave.
• Visa sponsorship, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly learning and development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits including parking and late-night Uber rides from the office, daily lunches, dinners three times per week, and a stocked office kitchen.