Tool Install Project Manager - Semiconductor Facilities

KALCON•Fremont, CA
•$90,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Install Project Manager plans, coordinates, and executes multiple tool installation projects in complex manufacturing or semiconductor environments. The role serves as the primary liaison among customers, engineering teams, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and EH&S requirements. This is an on-site position. The role coordinates field activities among trades contractors and stakeholders, manages suppliers and project scope, schedules, budgets, and reporting, and ensures safety policies, quality standards, client and project manager expectations, and equipment qualification checklists are met. The manager reviews manufacturer site-preparation and utilities documentation, project engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure work follows the project management plan. The position also supports project design, technical solutions, permitting, inspections, safety reviews, purchasing, and closeout.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • Experience in semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, mission-critical, or other manufacturing industries.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on accuracy.
  • Flexible and able to respond well to changing conditions.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to schedule and host stakeholder planning meetings.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Good understanding of construction project scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to understand, adhere to, and contribute to overall project management strategies, including accurate assessments of work in place.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to work on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with customers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, and trade superintendents to support successful and safe tool infrastructure installation.
  • Ensure safety policies and procedures are represented throughout the installation process.
  • Coordinate field activities of trade contractors across multiple tool-installation projects.
  • Ensure client and project manager expectations, schedules, quality standards, and equipment qualification checklists are met.
  • Build stakeholder relationships and provide timely feedback to project planning and management.
  • Review tool manufacturer site-preparation and utilities documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure execution follows the project management plan.
  • Manage suppliers’ day-to-day operations, project scope definition, schedule performance, budgets, and project execution.
  • Manage multiple projects across diverse stakeholder groups and optimize solutions.
  • Collaborate with factory, facility owners, global supply management, central design, site construction, and suppliers.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into high-quality, affordable, and constructible project designs.
  • Lead and manage construction projects, including hands-on coordination and discussions with executive management as needed.
  • Compile documentation and coordinate Safety Level checks (SL1 and SL2) under Lam EH&S procedures.
  • Prepare documentation and coordinate hazmat inspections with City representatives.
  • Assist with project closeout.
  • Coordinate fieldwork with contractors and provide technical solutions when required.
  • Assist the Shutdown Coordinator with preparation, submission, review, and approval associated with the SIPP (Site Incident Prevention Plan) process.
  • Gather technical information from cleanroom fab to support project and scope definition.
  • Track City permit status.
  • Update schedules and Excel trackers for project reporting.
  • Submit purchase requisitions and track approval status.
  • Present projects at design review meetings and demonstrate understanding of project scope and design details.

Benefits

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