Construction Manager

About Hertha Metals, Inc.:   Hertha Metals is redefining how the world makes steel. We’ve developed a breakthrough single-step steelmaking process that uses gas reductants to convert iron ore of any grade or form, delivering lower production costs and emissions than blast furnaces—while improving product quality and scalability. Having operated the world’s largest single-step steelmaking pilot plant, we’re now scaling toward commercial deployment. Our mission is to redefine the foundation of modern industry by scaling cleaner, more efficient, and more cost competitive metalmaking systems. At Hertha, engineers, metallurgists, and operators work side by side to transform the future of steel making.   Construction Manager  Hertha Metals is seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Construction Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial construction projects as the company transitions from pilot operations to commercial-scale deployment. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and built to support long-term operational reliability, maintainability, and future scalability.  This is not a purely administrative or oversight role. The Construction Manager must be comfortable working in a dynamic industrial construction environment, making real-time decisions, managing contractors and cross-functional teams, and taking ownership of project execution from early planning and site development through commissioning and operational handoff. The ideal candidate will partner closely with engineering, operations, and EPC firms to ensure construction activities align with Hertha Metals' long-term operational objectives while establishing the processes and standards needed to support future plant expansion. This role would report to the VP of Operations. Key Responsibilities   To be successful in this role, the Construction Manager must have a strong understanding of industrial construction, safety, project execution, and commissioning. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, and EPC partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and built to support long-term operational success.  The Construction Manager is expected to spend significant time in the field, overseeing construction activities, managing contractors, identifying risks, and ensuring work is executed safely and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a hands-on leadership style, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus on operational readiness and project delivery.  Additional Skills:  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.  …