Tool Install Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Facilities

KALCON•Tualatin, OR

3d•$120,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Install Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing multiple tool installation projects in complex manufacturing or semiconductor environments. Acting as the primary liaison among customers, engineering teams, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal stakeholders, the role ensures projects are delivered 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 across multiple projects and trade contractors, manages suppliers and project scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensures client and project-management expectations, quality standards, and equipment qualification checklists are met. It involves reviewing tool-manufacturer site-preparation and utilities documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications; coordinating safety and hazmat inspections; tracking permits, schedules, purchase requisitions, and project reporting; and assisting with project closeout and shutdown planning. The Project Manager also presents project scope and design details in design reviews and collaborates with factory, facility, supply-management, design, construction, and supplier stakeholders to develop safe, affordable, and constructible solutions. Candidates must submit a professional resume listing educational achievements, professional licenses or certificates, awards, and detailed employment history, including employers, dates, positions, and managed projects with project value, assignment location, roles, responsibilities, and contributions. KALCON states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.

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 planning meetings with stakeholders.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with 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 work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to manage discussions with executive management, drill down into details, and manage work hands-on when needed.

Responsibilities

Liaise with customers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, and trade superintendents to support successful implementation and safe installation of tool infrastructure.
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-management expectations, schedules, quality standards, and equipment qualification checklists are met.
Build stakeholder relationships and provide timely feedback to project planning and management.
Review and understand tool-manufacturer site-preparation and utilities documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure work follows the project management plan.
Manage suppliers’ day-to-day operations, major project scope definition, schedule performance, and budget monitoring and control.
Manage multiple projects and stakeholder groups while optimizing solutions.
Collaborate with factory, facility owners, global supply management, central design, site construction, and suppliers.
Translate business and technical requirements into high-quality project designs that support affordable and constructible solutions.
Lead and manage construction projects, including hands-on support and executive-level discussions as needed.
Compile documentation and coordinate Safety Level 1 and Level 2 checks under Lam EH&S procedures.
Prepare documentation and coordinate hazmat inspections with City representatives.
Assist with project closeout.
Coordinate contractor fieldwork and participate in developing technical solutions when required.
Assist the Shutdown Coordinator with preparation, submission, review, and approval for the Site Incident Prevention Plan process.
Gather technical information from cleanroom fabs to support project and scope definition.
Track City permit status.
Update schedules and Excel trackers for project reporting.
Submit purchase requisitions and track their approval status.
Present projects during 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