MEP Construction Project Manager
Austin, TX · 7+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 7+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Austin, TX
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- MEP Systems
