Site Operations & Construction Lead (Lab Infra)

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Life and Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Learning & Development opportunities

Commuter Benefits

Office snacks and catering

Job summary

fab2 is seeking a hands-on Construction/Facilities Project Manager to own execution of buildouts and infrastructure across our Austin and Lockhart sites. You’ll guide projects from scoping through bidding, approvals, construction, and commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead field execution, manage budgets and schedules, and build scalable processes for rapid growth while coordinating cross-team needs and site safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing commercial, industrial, or lab construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and on budget while managing multiple contractors and trades at once.
• Familiarity with process utilities (LN2, specialty gases, DI water, exhaust) and high-power electrical.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects across Austin and Lockhart, from specialty lab buildouts to utility and electrical upgrades and everything in between.
• Shape project plans alongside facilities and engineering leadership, bringing constructibility, cost, and schedule expertise to inform scope and key decisions.
• Run competitive bidding and contractor selection, negotiate contracts, and build a trusted bench of general contractors and specialty trades.
• Set and manage project budgets and schedules, forecasting risk early and reporting status, tradeoffs, and recommendations to the broader team.
• Lead field execution across multiple trades, maintaining quality and safety standards while keeping critical R&D operations running.
• Build the processes that scale our project delivery as Fab2 grows, including permitting, contractor onboarding, site safety, and project close-out.
• Serve as a key operational partner across our sites, coordinating logistics, equipment, and cross-team needs to keep facilities running smoothly as we scale.

Skills

Project mgmt

Construction mgmt

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Scheduling

Reading drawings

OSHA knowledge

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

fab2 is seeking a hands-on Construction/Facilities Project Manager to own execution of buildouts and infrastructure across our Austin and Lockhart sites. You’ll guide projects from scoping through bidding, approvals, construction, and commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead field execution, manage budgets and schedules, and build scalable processes for rapid growth while coordinating cross-team needs and site safety.