Manage the full lifecycle of capital construction projects as Base Power's owner's representative in Austin, TX.
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The MEP Construction Project Manager at Base Power oversees the entire lifecycle of capital construction projects, ensuring that design and construction align with operational requirements. This role demands expertise in managing project schedules, budgets, and contractor performance, with a strong emphasis on technical judgment and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in construction project management, particularly in an owner's representative capacity, and a solid understanding of MEP systems. The position is part of a startup environment where adaptability and quick decision-making are essential.
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The Construction Project Manager serves as Base Power's owner's representative across assigned capital construction projects. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle — from design coordination through construction closeout — with direct accountability for schedule, budget, and scope performance.
The position operates within the Infrastructure & Development team and manages external project stakeholders including general contractors, architects, engineers of record, and specialty consultants. The Construction Project Manager does not perform field construction work directly; instead, they are responsible for contractor oversight, design management, and ensuring project delivery meets Base Power's operational and business requirements.
This role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined project controls, and the ability to communicate complex construction issues clearly to internal leadership and cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
Serve as Base Power's primary owner's representative on assigned construction projects, managing contractor performance, design consultant deliverables, and vendor relationships through all project phases
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and scope documentation; track variance, review change orders, and report project status to the Infrastructure & Development Lead on a regular cadence
Manage design and engineering consultant activities, including review of drawings and specifications for constructability, coordination of design reviews, and resolution of design conflicts prior to construction
Coordinate with internal stakeholders — including operations, manufacturing, and facilities — to ensure project scope reflects Base Power's technical and operational requirements
Identify, document, and manage project risks; develop mitigation plans and escalate issues that require executive decision-making
Oversee project closeout activities including punch list management, commissioning coordination, document turnover, and warranty tracking
What You'll Bring
7+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or manufacturing construction projects in an owner's representative or owner-side capacity
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and schedules, including change order evaluation, cost forecasting, and schedule recovery planning
Working knowledge of construction documents, MEP systems, and building systems; ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
Experience coordinating with architects, engineers of record, and specialty consultants across design and construction phases
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and document control; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or equivalent platforms preferred
B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
About the Team
The Infrastructure & Development team is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of all capital construction projects required for Base Power to operate and scale. The team manages a portfolio that currently includes factory renovation, new factory construction, and office headquarters development, functioning as the owner's representative across all active projects. The team is structured to provide dedicated project management per active project, with shared procurement, cost management, and process support functions across the portfolio.
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