Tool Install Project Manager, Chandler, AZ - Semiconductor

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.

Worldwide Professional Solutions is seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Tool Install Project Manager to join our growing team in Chandler, Arizona area on a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing construction project. 

 Successful candidates for this position will have demonstrated Construction Project Management success with previous construction experience working directly with a mechanical contractor and must be self-motivated, technical skilled, highly organized, clearly communicate and have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.  Candidates’ work history must represent increased levels of responsibility on a progressive basis throughout career. 

 **Semiconductor Tool Install experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Work directly with the Client to ensure that tool install program scope, sequencing, and production readiness requirements are met.
• Manage project team including trade partners, tool vendors, and specialty contractors to meet tool install milestones, turnover requirements, and manufacturing start dates.
• Lead semiconductor tool install scope from equipment delivery through final hook-up and turnover, including: Tool set, placement, and alignment within cleanroom and subfab environments, Coordination of tool hook-up to process utilities including UPW, process piping, specialty gas, bulk gas, exhaust, and electrical systems , Oversight of equipment rigging, setting, and anchoring activities in controlled environments, Interface management between base build MEP systems and tool-specific connections
• Coordinate closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering teams to align installation sequencing with tool readiness and factory ramp schedules.
• Drive tool install schedule integration with overall construction schedule, ensuring alignment between base build completion, system turnover, and tool move-in.
• Review and validate tool install scope, drawings, and specifications including vendor packages, install drawings, and utility matrices.
• Manage and resolve field issues related to tool install including clashes, utility conflicts, late design changes, and vendor coordination challenges.
• Oversee and track tool install progress using construction and manufacturing-driven metrics, including tool move-in readiness, hook-up completion, and system turnover.
• Review pricing for tool install scope, change orders, and field changes with trade partners and vendors to ensure scope coverage and cost control.
• Monitor financial status of tool install scope including labor productivity, material tracking, and vendor costs.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and turnover activities including coordination with CQV teams and factory startup requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on tool install efficiency, installation cycle time reduction, and labor productivity.
• Prepare project reports and communicate status to Client management, Facilities Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain strong working relationships with trade labor and demonstrate leadership in driving productivity and schedule adherence in fast-paced cleanroom environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years direct experience with Semiconductor Construction
• Strong knowledge of activities from design to Equipment sign off
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling in the construction environment
• Excellent communication skills: ability to work well with external vendors to drive results; ability to communicate within multiple levels in an organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction standards, practices, techniques, and technology
• Extensive knowledge of job cost accounting
• Experience with negotiations of project changes and process improvements
• Ability to interpret construction contracts, plans and specifications
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with the following tools:  PM Web/Primavera/Excel/Word

Education

• Preferred B.S. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management
• Related field or equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree

Why Join WWPS

This is a full-time, direct employment opportunity with Worldwide Professional Solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off

This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.

World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.