Applied Materials, Inc

Facilities Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Applied Materials, Inc • $116K — $159K *
Gloucester, MA 01930In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of project management experience in capital facilities projects; 10-15 years preferred for complex projects
  • Experience delivering MEP-intensive projects in operational settings
  • Strong capability in leading construction administration and managing contractual performance
  • Proficient in CAPEX forecasting, cost tracking, and variance reporting
  • Expertise in Microsoft Project, including building and managing schedules
  • Exceptional communication skills in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead facilities and real estate capital projects from feasibility through to completion
  • Develop project execution strategies, ensuring business continuity in operational environments
  • Deliver infrastructure upgrades for semiconductor operations, involving HVAC and environmental systems
  • Oversee cleanroom retrofits while maintaining safety and contamination control
  • Manage contractor relationships, ensuring compliance and quality standards
  • Control project financials, including CAPEX management and forecasting accuracy
  • Facilitate cross-functional communications and stakeholder alignment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs
  • Limited relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Full Job Description
About the Role
  • We are seeking a Level 4 Facilities & Real Estate Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects that enable semiconductor R&D and advanced manufacturing operations.
  • This role is accountable for cleanroom retrofit/build projects and tool-ready infrastructure/process utilities (highest priorities), managing work from feasibility through commissioning and turnover in a live, operational environment.
  • This is a senior individual contributor role (no direct reports) that operates in a matrix environment with strong support from controls, electrical, IT, gas/life safety, EHS, and administrative resources.
  • The TPM will own scope, schedule, and CAPEX forecasting, and will lead cross-functional alignment with lab owners, R&D/Engineering, Operations, and Logistics.
  • Note: This role does not coordinate tool installs directly; it is responsible for delivering infrastructure readiness to support tool installation and ongoing operations.


What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Project Leadership (End-to-End Delivery)
  • Lead facilities and real estate capital projects from concept/feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Develop and manage project execution plans including phasing strategies, shutdown/tie-in plans, and business continuity measures for live operations.
  • Drive disciplined scope definition and establish clear design and construction deliverables, acceptance criteria, and turnover requirements.


Top Priority #1: Tool-Ready Infrastructure / Process Utilities
  • Deliver infrastructure upgrades and expansions supporting semiconductor tools and R&D operations, including coordination of HVAC and environmental control systems; process and general exhaust systems; make-up air and airflow balance strategies; clean dry air (CDA), vacuum, and other process utilities (as applicable); electrical distribution; controls/BMS integration; and monitoring systems.
  • Coordinate specialty gas infrastructure interfaces in partnership with gas/life safety SMEs.
  • Ensure infrastructure designs and field execution align with operational needs, reliability targets, and safety requirements.


Top Priority #2: Cleanroom Retrofit / Build
  • Lead cleanroom retrofit/build efforts while protecting contamination control, safety, and uptime.
  • Coordinate cleanroom design and execution considerations including ISO classification considerations, pressure regimes, airflow patterns, filtration strategies, and contamination control practices during construction.
  • Plan commissioning readiness and operational turnover.


Construction & Contractor Management
  • Lead RFP development, bid evaluation, contractor selection recommendations, and ongoing contract administration in partnership with Procurement.
  • Manage construction execution including RFIs, submittals, field coordination, quality inspections, safety compliance, change management, schedule recovery plans, and punch list closure.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities, turnover documentation, and closeout packages.


Financial & Schedule Ownership (L4 Expectations)
  • Own project financial management with emphasis on CAPEX forecasting, monthly projections, accrual coordination, and variance analysis (PO approval monitoring).
  • Evaluate change orders and manage forecast impacts (cost and schedule).
  • Build and maintain integrated schedules in Microsoft Project (required) including logic ties, milestones, critical path management, and progress updates.
  • Partner with controls support for reporting and schedule performance insights; Primavera P6 exposure is a plus for future scaling.


Cross-Functional Stakeholder Leadership (Matrix Execution)
  • Serve as the primary project integrator across Facilities, EHS, Security, IT, Engineering, R&D, Operations, and Logistics.
  • Lead effective meetings (weekly project reviews, design reviews, construction coordination, commissioning readiness).
  • Communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders; escalate risks early with recommended mitigation paths.
  • Influence without authority while maintaining accountability across internal partners and contractors.


What Success Looks Like (Performance Outcomes)
  • Infrastructure readiness delivered on time to support tool enablement and lab operations (tool install managed by others).
  • Cleanroom retrofit/build projects executed with strong contamination control, safety performance, and minimal operational disruption.
  • Forecast accuracy improves over the project lifecycle with transparent variance explanations and proactive corrective actions.
  • Contractors managed effectively: quality execution, controlled change, safe work, and predictable turnover.
  • Stakeholders describe execution as disciplined, transparent, and operationally sensitive.


Required Qualifications
  • 5-10 years of progressive project management experience in facilities capital projects; 10-15 years preferred for complex, independent ownership.
  • Demonstrated delivery of MEP-intensive projects in operational environments (manufacturing, life sciences, data centers, advanced R&D, or similar).
  • Proven ability to lead construction administration including RFIs, submittals, contractor performance management, and change control.
  • Strong competency in CAPEX forecasting, cost tracking, and variance reporting (PO approval not required).
  • Microsoft Project proficiency (required): ability to build schedules from scratch and manage critical path and updates.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder leadership in a matrixed environment.


Highly Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience delivering tool-ready infrastructure for semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with cleanrooms (retrofit/build, contamination control practices, operational turnover).
  • Primavera P6 exposure (nice-to-have) for potential future adoption.
  • PMP (or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with commissioning approaches for MEP/process utility systems and structured turnover documentation.


Core Competencies (Level 4)
  • Technical breadth: understands how building systems interact; can challenge assumptions and spot coordination gaps.
  • Owner-rep rigor: clear scope control, disciplined change management, contract/commercial awareness.
  • Operational sensitivity: plans work to protect uptime, safety, and contamination control.
  • Predictive management: anticipates risk and communicates mitigation early; drives decision-making.
  • Stakeholder leadership: influences without authority, aligns competing priorities, and maintains accountability.


Working Conditions
  • Onsite presence required; work includes frequent field walks and active construction areas.
  • Occasional off-hours coordination may be required for shutdowns/tie-ins and critical work windows.
  • Limited relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate (role-dependent).


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
No

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

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At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

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At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

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Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
AMAT
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