Construction Services Manager

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing. The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines. Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead relationship management with EPC firms and construction partners

Manage contract administration and change order processes, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions

Track deliverables, and negotiate claims or disputes with stakeholders to protect project interests and maintain strong working relationships.

Serve as point of contact for site development activities on Last Energy's reactor pilot project

Provide quick assessments and estimations for construction and site development needs

Identify, qualify, and call out vendors to support project requirements

Coordinate with internal engineering and project management teams to align site development with overall project objectives

Lead comprehensive project planning and control efforts, including development and oversight of budgets, schedules, and resource allocation

Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in construction services, site development, or EPC project management

Strong understanding of building construction and site development processes

Strong attention to detail

Proven ability to manage EPC firm relationships and vendor networks

Skilled in providing fast, reliable cost and scope estimations

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Self-starter with the ability to operate independently in dynamic project environments

Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX