Site Operations & Construction Manager

fab2.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa Sponsorship

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Healthy work environment

Job summary

fab2 is an early-stage hardware startup with a lab/office in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA. You will own execution of construction and buildout projects across our sites, coordinating with facilities and engineering to deliver new spaces on time and on budget.

You’ll manage field logistics, lead bidding and contractor selection, and drive safety and quality while supporting live R&D operations. A relevant degree and proven project delivery record are required.

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.
• 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

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Reading drawings

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

About fab2

The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.

We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.

fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof https://www.youtube.com/@SamZeloof and Jim Keller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Keller_(engineer). Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About the role

You’ll own execution of construction and buildout projects across our Austin and Lockhart sites, working closely with our facilities and engineering teams to bring new spaces and infrastructure to life. You’ll provide field input as projects are scoped, then lead them through bidding, approvals, construction, and commissioning, delivering on time and on budget. You’ll also handle site logistics, from equipment and vehicle rentals to deliveries and moves, and support the broader team when projects touch live building systems.

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

Required Experience

• 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 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

Nice-to-have

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

Working at fab2

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.

Benefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis:This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.