Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify, understand, and manage the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of tool install design projects, from initial equipment specifications and utility matrix development through to final hook-up, commissioning, and client handover.
• Develop and manage detailed tool-level installation schedules, ensuring critical path milestones are met to support the client’s "First Tool" and "Ready for Equipment" (RFE) dates.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the design team, trade contractors, and client tool owners to resolve conflicts regarding space management, utility routing, and point-of-connection (POC) details.
• Maintain strict control over project budgets, managing change orders related to tool configuration shifts and ensuring procurement of long-lead infrastructure components aligns with the installation sequence.
• Enforce EHS standards and cleanroom protocols, ensuring that all installation activities are performed without compromising the integrity of the facility or the safety of the personnel.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with utility capacity, seismic bracing, and vibration isolation requirements for sensitive process equipment.
• Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lessons learned to optimize project delivery methodologies and enhance client satisfaction.
• Offer mentorship and training to fellow Project Managers, sharing insights on resolving intricate design challenges in high technology and industrial design projects, both at SSOE and client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related technical discipline preferred).
• Demonstrated project management experience, with a significant portion focused on the design of industrial, advanced technology, or high-tech manufacturing facilities (e.g., semiconductor fabrication plants, data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar. Experience with resource loading and critical path analysis is essential.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-cultural, cross-time-zone project teams, adept at tailoring communication styles and governance to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin to support business operations and communicate effectively with Mandarin‑speaking clients and partners is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Able to perform field verifications and site walks in industrial environments, including the ability to navigate construction sites and potentially access elevated areas.