Field Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Construction

KALCON•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$130,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

KALCON is seeking an experienced Field Construction Manager to serve as an Owner’s Representative supporting construction projects for a leading semiconductor and advanced technology client. The position provides field-level construction oversight across a portfolio of renovation, interior buildout, technical training and laboratory, warehouse, and industrial facility projects. Projects include major renovations of existing multi-story facilities, technical training and laboratory environments, interior buildouts, warehouse improvements, and other capital construction initiatives supporting advanced manufacturing operations. The Field Construction Manager represents the owner in the field and serves as a key interface among project management, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The role involves daily on-site oversight in active construction environments, monitoring safety, quality, schedule, coordination, and construction progress. The manager also supports construction phasing, turnover, closeout, and handover of completed spaces to the owner and end users. The salary range is $130,000–$200,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with a 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%; 15 days of paid time off; 8 paid national holidays; and reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications. KALCON states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and that it does not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of field construction management experience on commercial, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, laboratory, or similarly complex construction projects.
Experience managing renovations, interior buildouts, tenant improvements, warehouse projects, laboratories, or technical facilities.
Strong experience providing field oversight of general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners.
Understanding of building construction, MEP systems, architectural finishes, structural work, and construction sequencing.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documents.
Experience monitoring project schedules, construction progress, field coordination, quality, and safety.
Ability to identify field issues and work collaboratively with contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders to resolve them.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to spend the majority of the workday in active construction environments.
Professional resume must list all educational achievements, professional licenses or certificates, awards received, and detailed employment history for each company, including firm or agency name and contact information, start and end dates by month and year, and positions held.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site owner representation and field construction oversight across assigned capital construction projects.
Monitor general contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
Conduct regular field walks to assess progress, workmanship, site conditions, logistics, safety, and project execution.
Serve as a primary field interface among the owner, project management team, general contractor, design team, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Oversee renovation and buildout activities in existing commercial, industrial, laboratory, training, and warehouse environments.
Support projects ranging from selective demolition and renovation to full interior buildouts and major facility improvements.
Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and specialty-system construction activities.
Monitor contractor manpower, sequencing, material availability, site logistics, and workface readiness against planned activities.
Validate contractor schedules against field progress and identify delays, constraints, sequencing conflicts, and potential schedule impacts.
Coordinate concurrent trade activities and help resolve field conflicts affecting construction progress.
Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications to support field execution.
Verify installed work against approved design documents, specifications, submittals, and owner requirements.
Identify constructability issues and coordinate timely resolution with contractors, designers, and project leadership.
Monitor site safety performance and contractor compliance with project and owner safety requirements.
Participate in daily and weekly construction coordination meetings and provide updates on progress, schedule, safety, quality, risks, and outstanding issues.
Monitor construction quality and track deficiencies through correction and closure.
Participate in review and coordination of field changes, RFIs, change orders, and unforeseen conditions that may affect cost, schedule, or constructability.
Coordinate work in existing or occupied facilities to minimize disruption to business and operational activities.
Support construction phasing, temporary conditions, access planning, shutdowns, tie-ins, and site logistics as required.
Coordinate with vendors and specialty contractors supporting technical equipment, laboratory, training, or operational spaces.
Monitor construction milestones and verify readiness for commissioning, startup, and turnover activities.
Lead and support punch-list walks, deficiency tracking, corrective work, and final inspections.
Coordinate construction turnover and closeout activities with contractors and project stakeholders.
Verify completion of as-built documentation, O&M information, training requirements, warranties, and other required closeout deliverables.
Support final acceptance and handover of completed spaces to the owner and end users.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
15 days of paid time off
8 paid national holidays
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications