Summary of Role:
The Sr Manager / Deputy Director, Construction & Capital Programs leads the execution of a $500M-$1B portfolio of semiconductor construction projects. Serving as GlobalFoundries' primary interface with the General Contractor, this role ensures safe, high-quality project delivery aligned with business, schedule, and budget goals. The position leads internal teams and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in large-scale semiconductor or advanced manufacturing construction, including cleanrooms, facility infrastructure, tool installation, specialty systems, and commissioning. This is based on site at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, VT, with weekday hours and occasional evening/weekend support.
Essential Responsibilities:
Construction Program Leadership
- Lead execution of a $500M-$1B semiconductor capital program.
- Serve as GlobalFoundries’ primary construction representative.
- Drive project strategy, governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Ensure delivery of safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
General Contractor Management
- Act as primary liaison with the General Contractor.
- Oversee contractor performance, issue resolution, and executive reviews.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
Semiconductor Facility Construction
- Oversee construction and integration of cleanrooms, process tools, utilities, HVAC, specialty gas/chemical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and commissioning activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop construction and project management teams.
- Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and Leadership teams.
- Align project execution with business and operational priorities.
- Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
Safety & Operational Excellence
- Champion a world-class safety culture and regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement in construction execution, contractor management, and project controls.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
- Oher duties as assigned by director / supervisor
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.
Experience
- 15+ years leading large industrial construction projects.
- 10+ 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 $500M in total project value.
Technical Expertise
- 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.
Leadership
- 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 thinker with a hands-on approach and results-driven decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Expected Salary Range
$143,000.00 - $247,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
