SMTS - Facilities / Construction Project Management

About the role

The Sr. Member of Technical Staff - Facilities / Construction Project Management is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of complex semiconductor tooling and facilities infrastructure construction projects. Serving as the GlobalFoundries Owner’s Representative, this position works in close partnership with the on-site Construction Manager, General Contractor, engineering organizations, equipment teams, Facilities, Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to safely deliver projects that meet business, schedule, cost, quality, and operational objectives.

This is an onsite role supporting the Essex Junction, Fab 9 location, working Mon–Fri daytime hours with additional flexibility for weekends/evenings as needed. Limited domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and ready for operations
• Manage semiconductor tool-installation and infrastructure projects from planning through commissioning and turnover
• Serve as GlobalFoundries’ Owner’s Representative, driving safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and operational readiness
• Develop execution plans, manage risks and changes, resolve project issues, and provide leadership reporting
• Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, collaboration, and judgment in a fast-paced environment

Construction Management

• Act as the primary interface with Construction Managers and General Contractors
• Coordinate contractors, engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, EHS, and other stakeholders
• Monitor contractor performance and lead issue resolution to protect project objectives

Semiconductor Construction & Tool Installation

• Oversee cleanroom projects, tool installation and hookups, facility utilities, HVAC, electrical systems, specialty gas/chemical systems, process utilities, controls, commissioning, and startup activities
• Ensure seamless integration with facility infrastructure and operational requirements
• Successfully integrate tool installations with supporting infrastructure
• Ensure effective commissioning, startup, and project turnover

Project Controls

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, forecasting, and change control
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks and issues
• Partner with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams to maintain project performance and documentation
• Drive successful project completion and turnover to Operations

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align project execution with business and operational priorities
• Communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and key decisions
• Build alignment across technical, operational, and construction organizations
• Build strong partnerships with construction, facilities, manufacturing, and equipment teams

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Champion construction safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Hold contractors accountable for safety and performance
• Minimize impacts to manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization and lessons learned

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field

Experience

• Minimum 8 years managing construction, engineering, or industrial capital projects
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Experience leading complex projects in industrial or advanced manufacturing environments
• Background as an Owner’s Representative, Construction Project Manager, or similar client-side role
• Proven ability to manage contractors, engineering teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and multiple concurrent projects
• Strong experience with scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and change management

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Experience with tool installation, commissioning, cleanroom construction, and facility modifications
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utilities, controls, gas, chemical, and specialty systems
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality, project controls, scheduling, and cost management

Leadership

• Demonstrated ownership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and contractors
• Skilled at managing competing priorities, mitigating risks, and operating in fast-paced environments
• Committed to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or technical related field
• 9+ years' experience with multiple wafer fab facilities and in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry
• Direct semiconductor fabrication facility construction experience
• Experience executing construction activities within an operating cleanroom or manufacturing facility
• Experience with advanced-technology manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, data center, or other technically intensive facilities
• Experience with major brownfield expansions or facility renovations
• Familiarity with specialty gas, chemical, exhaust, ultrapure/process water, electrical, HVAC, and process-support systems
• PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent professional certification

Pay

Expected salary range: $118,000.00 – $210,000.00. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.