Construction Project Director/Senior Director

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Project Leader at the Director or Senior Director level to lead and manage large-scale semiconductor factory construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings over 20 years of technical and construction leadership experience, with a strong background in semiconductor factory development.

This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role requiring expertise in project delivery, stakeholder management (including C-level executives), and internal team development.

You will be responsible for not only delivering major capital projects but also building and managing an internal construction organization to support long-term factory expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership, Team Building & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of complex semiconductor factory construction projects from concept to handover.
• Build, develop, and manage an internal construction team, including project managers, engineers, and support staff.
• Establish governance, systems, and best practices to support scalable project execution.
• Oversee project performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk.
• Ensure alignment between construction execution and overall company strategy and manufacturing goals.

2. Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary interface with C-level executives and senior leadership, providing regular progress reports, strategic recommendations, and escalation of key risks or decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across internal departments and executive stakeholders.

3. Supplier & EPC Management

• Lead the selection, onboarding, and management of external partners, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firms, design consultants, supervision firms, and general contractors.
• Drive performance accountability and ensure partners meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

4. Government & Regulatory Liaison

• Interface with government authorities and regulatory bodies to manage permitting, inspections, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate regulatory challenges and ensure timely approvals to maintain project timelines.

5. Tender & Procurement Oversight

• Manage the tendering process for major construction packages, ensuring competitive selection and alignment with project objectives.
• Review technical and commercial proposals to ensure best-value outcomes.

6. Internal Coordination & Technical Requirements

• Work closely with internal stakeholders—engineering, operations, legal, finance, and EHS—to define construction and design requirements.
• Ensure construction projects meet both current operational needs and future scalability.

7. Cost Management & Value Engineering

• Implement cost control strategies and drive construction cost optimization through Value Engineering (VE), Non-Standard (NS) solutions, Non-Construction Solutions (NCS), and Build-to-Order (BTO) methods.
• Track and report financial performance, proactively addressing budget risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are a plus.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in construction project management, with significant exposure to semiconductor factory construction.
• Proven track record in leading large, complex capital projects and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong familiarity with semiconductor factory requirements, including cleanroom construction, process utilities, and integration with production systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels, including C-level executives.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory, safety, and permitting requirements in industrial construction.

Tell employers what skills you have

Leadership
Construction Management
Construction
Cost Management
EPC
Value Engineering
Procurement
Project Management
PMP
Accountability
Capital
Tendering
Project Delivery
Cost Control

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