We are seeking a Tool Installation Program Manager to work full-time on site with our client located near Santa Clara, California.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead semiconductor equipment installation programs end-to-end, from concept through turnover to manufacturing or development.

• Manage multiple concurrent tool installation projects across cleanroom and subfab areas.

• Develop integrated schedules aligning facilities, vendors, contractors, and operations.

• Drive execution of tool moves, new installs, upgrades, and factory expansion activities.

• Coordinate shutdowns, utility tie-ins, and production-impact work, aligning with ramp and technology milestones.

• Serve as the primary interface across manufacturing, facilities, engineering, construction, EHS, vendors, and contractors.

• Lead coordination meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts, scope gaps, and installation constraints, and manage cleanroom logistics and staging.

• Ensure facility readiness across utilities (electrical, HVAC, gas/chemical, DI water, CDA, vacuum, etc.) and verify tool hookup and sequencing requirements.

• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with fab standards, cleanroom protocols, and safety requirements.

• Maintain detailed schedules, track milestones and critical path, manage risks and recovery plans, and oversee budgets, forecasts, and contractor costs.

• Provide executive reporting on schedule, budget, ramp readiness, risks, and mitigation actions.

• Coordinate vendors and contractors through delivery, installation, startup, and turnover; ensure alignment with fab readiness and manage changes.

• Drive safe execution, support startup and turnover, track punch-list completion, and ensure smooth transition to sustaining operations.

The salary offered for this role is between $119,000 and $183,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities, equipment installation, or industrial project/program management.
• Experience managing semiconductor tool installation or factory expansion programs.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom construction and semiconductor labs or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and contractors.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within advanced semiconductor fabs, labs, or high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process tools and associated facility systems.
• Familiarity with CSA/specification review, utility matrix management, hook-up coordination, factory ramp planning, control area, and hazardous material considerations.
• Experience supporting fast-track industrial or manufacturing expansion projects.