Sr. Manager / Deputy Director - Facilities / Construction Management
About The Position
The Sr. Manager / Deputy Director, Construction & Capital Programs leads execution of a $500 million–$1 billion portfolio of semiconductor construction projects. As GlobalFoundries’ primary construction representative and interface with the General Contractor, the role ensures safe, high-quality delivery in line with business, schedule, and budget goals. It leads internal teams and contractors while promoting safety, accountability, and operational excellence. The position oversees semiconductor facility construction and integration, including cleanrooms, process tools, utilities, HVAC, specialty gas and chemical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and commissioning. It is based onsite at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont, with weekday hours and occasional evening or weekend support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.
- 15 or more years leading large industrial construction projects.
- 10 or more years managing technical and project teams.
- Experience as an owner’s representative or client-side leader on major capital projects.
- Proven success delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments.
- Experience managing programs exceeding $500 million in total project value.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing facilities and infrastructure.
- Experience with cleanroom construction, commissioning, tooling installation, and startup.
- Familiarity with specialty gas, chemicals, HVAC, utilities, electrical, controls, exhaust, and process cooling systems.
- Expertise in contracts, project controls, scheduling, risk, and budget management.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and complex project execution.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
- Experience leading contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinking, a hands-on approach, and results-driven decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with semiconductor fab expansions, greenfield, or brownfield projects.
- Advanced manufacturing facility construction experience.
- PE, PMP, CCM, or similar certification.
- Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
- Experience leading multi-site or global construction programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of a $500 million–$1 billion semiconductor capital program.
- Serve as GlobalFoundries’ primary construction representative and liaison with the General Contractor.
- Drive project strategy, governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Ensure delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Oversee contractor performance, issue resolution, and executive reviews; ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Oversee construction and integration of cleanrooms, process tools, utilities, HVAC, specialty gas and chemical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and commissioning activities.
- Lead and develop construction and project management teams, including talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and Leadership teams to align project execution with business and operational priorities.
- Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
- Champion safety culture and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in construction execution, contractor management, and project controls.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the director or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
