Semiconductor Tool Install Construction Coordinator

IPS•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), is seeking a Semiconductor Tool Install Construction Coordinator to work full-time onsite with a client near Santa Clara, California. The role coordinates construction and installation activities for semiconductor manufacturing tools and supporting infrastructure, serving as the primary field contact among construction contractors, facilities teams, equipment owners, and operations personnel. The coordinator supports tool hook-ups, demolition and retrofit work, cleanroom modifications, utility and piping installations, electrical and controls work, structural and seismic installations, and subfab and chase construction. The role supports installation schedules and construction sequencing, coordinates outages and utility tie-ins, tracks milestones and schedule risks, and assists with readiness reviews and turnover planning. It enforces site safety and semiconductor fab construction protocols, supports regulatory and site-standard compliance, and coordinates installations involving process gases and chemical systems, HVAC and exhaust, electrical distribution, CDA, vacuum, chilled water, process cooling, fire protection, structural supports, and seismic bracing. The coordinator reviews field execution documents, verifies site conditions, helps resolve installation issues, and maintains construction logs, status reports, RFIs, field changes, permits, action items, as-built documentation, and turnover packages. The offered salary range is $88,000 to $136,000; the actual offer depends on experience, skill set, and education. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in construction, semiconductor facilities, tool installation, or manufacturing project coordination.
Experience working in cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of construction sequencing, MEP systems, semiconductor facility infrastructure, contractor management, and industrial safety practices.
Ability to read construction drawings, P&IDs, and installation packages.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor fab construction or tool install experience.
Experience coordinating multiple contractors in active manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with CSA and hook-up processes, subfab infrastructure, tool move-in logistics, cleanroom protocols, and semiconductor equipment installation.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Coordinate onsite construction and installation activities for semiconductor manufacturing tools and supporting infrastructure.
Serve as the primary field contact among construction contractors, facilities teams, equipment owners, and operations personnel.
Support tool hook-ups, demolition and retrofit work, cleanroom modifications, utility and piping installations, electrical and controls work, structural and seismic installations, and subfab and chase construction.
Support detailed installation schedules and construction sequencing plans.
Coordinate outage windows, utility shutdowns, and tie-ins with manufacturing and facilities operations.
Identify schedule risks and execution conflicts, escalate them appropriately, track milestone completion, and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
Assist with installation readiness reviews and turnover planning.
Enforce site safety requirements and semiconductor fab construction protocols, including contractor compliance with lockout/tagout, cleanroom gowning and contamination control, hazardous material handling, permit-to-work systems, confined space, and hot work requirements.
Participate in daily safety walks, pre-task planning, and incident investigations as needed.
Support compliance with OSHA, NFPA, building codes, and site-specific standards.
Coordinate installation activities involving process gases and chemical systems, HVAC and exhaust, electrical distribution, CDA, vacuum, chilled water, process cooling, fire protection, structural supports, and seismic bracing.
Review construction packages, drawings, and work permits for field execution readiness.
Verify field conditions and support issue resolution during installation activities.
Maintain daily construction logs and installation status reports; track RFIs, field changes, permits, and action items.
Support as-built documentation and turnover package completion.