Construction Manager

• Experience leading industrial construction projects, including site development, plant build-out, commissioning, and startup.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, safety programs, QA/QC, and contractor management.
• Ability to establish and enforce a safety-first culture across construction activities.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and construction milestones.
• Knowledge of commissioning, operational readiness, and lifecycle considerations for industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate construction risks while maintaining project quality and schedule.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, operations, procurement, and EPC partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and contractors in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, energy, metals, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial construction projects, preferably valued at $50M+.
• Experience with greenfield projects, commissioning, and plant startup is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, QA/QC, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and EPC partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced, complex project environments.
• PMP certification and experience with major EPC firms are a plus.

Hertha Metals’ headquarters are in Conroe, TX, just outside of Houston.

Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world.

We are:

• Mission-Obsessed – We are deeply committed, driven, and passionate about achieving our mission of being the catalyst for decarbonizing metals production.
• Anti-Bloat – We operate as a lean, efficient agile team to maximize impact.
• Leave the “I” at home – We face challenges together, knowing that collaboration and unity are the keys to our success.
• Safety First – Safety is our top priority in everything we do! NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Aim High – We achieve what others consider impossible.

What we offer:

• Competitive startup compensation package based on expertise
• Stock ownership in a funded company innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year of employment (12 weeks paid, with flexible transition options)
• Growth opportunities within a mission-driven, high-performance team
• Time off designed to support sustainability and prevent burnout
• 401(k) plan for employees with at least one year of service

Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age.