Role: Staff Construction Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Contract to Hire
What to Expect
As a Staff Construction Project Manager, you will be a driving force behind the successful delivery of Semiconductor construction projects owing every phase from initial planning through final completion and turnover. You will forge strong partnerships with Design teams, procurement specialists, subcontractors, commissioning, and key stakeholders, serving as the central point of coordination that keeps every moving part aligned.
In this role, your technical expertise will be put to work solving complex construction challenges, while your organizational acumen ensures that timelines are met and budgets are protected without sacrificing quality. You will lead with clarity and purpose translating project goals into actionable plans, anticipating risks before they escalate, and making decisive calls that keep the team moving forward.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and take pride in delivering built environments that exceed expectations, this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact at scale.
What You'll Do
- Accountable for managing project buy-out processes, which entails creating bid packages, collaborating with procurement to issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), drafting contracts and Scopes of Work, and generating Work Orders.
- Work together with procurement department in directing the MEP long lead equipment for Semiconductors construction projects, ensuring that they are ordered in accordance with specifications, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate with the project superintendents to establish project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Collaborate with the design team, architects, and engineers to review plans, specifications, and drawings. Also, expedite solutions to design clashes while coordinating with design team for best path forward.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.
- Guarantee that all MEP installations and systems comply with or surpass quality standards, safety regulations, and industry's best practices. Supervise inspections, testing, and the commissioning of electrical systems. Additionally, manage the commissioning processes, which include system testing, coordinating outages, troubleshooting, and the final handover of the system to the client. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including as-built drawings, training materials, and operation manuals, are delivered.
- Track site execution and inspections to ensure work is performed according to safety guidelines and quality standards.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience managing construction projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments specifically with Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems design, installation, and commissioning for Semiconductor factories, including water treatment, chemical distribution, power distribution, backup power systems, substations, etc.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS tools, Asana, MS Project, P6) and other analytical/design tools such as MS Excel and AutoCAD.
- CCM, OSHA 30, and NFPA70E certifications are preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of overcoming challenges on complex projects.