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Construction Project Manager
Base Power · Infrastructure & Construction
- Where
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- May 8
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
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.
What you'd do
- 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
- First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
- Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
- Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.