Director, Design Manager (Semiconductor)

Aleron; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Director, Design Manager in Peoria, AZ. You will oversee the entire facility design process from concept through IFC issuance, acting as the main liaison between client, design consultants, engineering teams, and external partners.

The role requires 8+ years of experience managing multi-billion dollar design projects in semiconductor or mission-critical facilities, plus proven coordination of multidisciplinary teams and design reviews. Direct placement with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years managing multi-billion dollar facility design projects in semiconductor or related industries.
• 8+ years coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and architectural design teams.
• 8+ years managing design reviews and engineering document control processes.
• 8+ years working with external design consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities across all facility disciplines including Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Exhaust, Mechanical and Process Systems, Electrical, Controls, Fire Protection/Life Safety, Water Systems (UPW and Wastewater), Gas and Chemical Systems.
• Lead 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design review cycles.
• Manage and coordinate RFPs, design scopes, consultant deliverables, and proposal evaluations.
• Track and facilitate resolution of RFIs, submittals, design comments, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and drive closure of design conflicts and action items.
• Coordinate reviews with Facilities Section Managers and consolidate comments for design teams.
• Manage design schedules and work with design consultants to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts.
• Support development and maintenance of the Design Execution Plan.
• Monitor design progress and identify risks that could impact project schedule, budget, or operations.
• Support development of tool installation requirements and tool install readiness planning.
• Coordinate compilation of tool install matrix information across internal stakeholders.
• Verify that facility designs support manufacturing requirements, operational reliability, maintainability, and future expansion needs.
• Work with Facilities Section Managers to ensure discipline-specific requirements are incorporated into the design.
• Provide regular status updates on design progress, open issues, risk items, and major decisions.
• Support construction teams by responding to design-related questions and coordinating design clarifications.
• Assist with managing design changes and maintaining design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Project management

Process design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Director, Design Manager

Location: Peoria, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Placement

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $170K to 200K + 20% /yr

Schedule: 40/week

About the Opportunity

• Manage the overall facility design process from conceptual design through IFC issuance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between client, design consultants, engineering teams, and external partners.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate design activities across all facility disciplines including: Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Exhaust, Mechanical and Process Systems, Electrical, Controls, Fire Protection/Life Safety, Water Systems (UPW and Wastewater), Gas and Chemical Systems
• Lead 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design review cycles.
• Manage and coordinate RFPs, design scopes, consultant deliverables, and proposal evaluations.
• Track and facilitate resolution of RFIs, submittals, design comments, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and drive closure of design conflicts and action items. Coordinate reviews with Facilities Section Managers and consolidate comments for design teams.
• Manage design schedules and work with design consultants to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts.
• Support development and maintenance of the Design Execution Plan.
• Monitor design progress and identify risks that could impact project schedule, budget, or operations.
• Support development of tool installation requirements and tool install readiness planning.
• Coordinate compilation of tool install matrix information across internal stakeholders.
• Verify that facility designs support manufacturing requirements, operational reliability, maintainability, and future expansion needs.
• Work with Facilities Section Managers to ensure discipline-specific requirements are incorporated into the design.
• Provide regular status updates on design progress, open issues, risk items, and major decisions.
• Support construction teams by responding to design-related questions and coordinating design clarifications.
• Assist with managing design changes and maintaining design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture or Construction Management
• 8+ years of experience in managing multi billion dollars facility design projects within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• 8+ years of experience in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and architectural design teams.
• 8+ years of experience in managing design reviews and engineering document control processes.
• 8+ years of experience in working with external design consultants and contractors

What Sets You Apart

• Strong understanding of semiconductor facility systems and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cleanroom facilities and process utility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents and understanding of facilities systems
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management certification

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.