Fab Construction Director – Owner’s Project Lead

GlobalFoundries inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Director, Construction Project Management to lead the Owner’s Project Team on fab construction, expansions, cleanroom projects, and related infrastructure. The role covers engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and EHSS across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will challenge contractor plans, drive a strong safety culture, and coordinate across engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 1–5+ years of experience in major industrial or semiconductor construction projects.
• Experience leading Owner’s Project Teams, EPC/EPCM organizations, or major CM firms.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s primary construction representative with oversight of all activities.
• Maintain understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, cost, schedule, quality, and EHSS.
• Establish governance, reporting, and performance management for partners and contractors.
• Challenge plans, staffing, and performance to meet commitments and objectives.
• Identify risks early and drive corrective actions and escalation when needed.
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, quality, EHSS and operations.
• Oversee constructability, sequencing, and field changes; ensure design aligns with schedule.
• Drive safety leadership and ensure EHSS requirements are integrated into all phases.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

EHSS leadership

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Schedule & cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Director, Construction Project Management to lead the Owner’s Project Team on fab construction, expansions, cleanroom projects, and related infrastructure. The role covers engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and EHSS across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will challenge contractor plans, drive a strong safety culture, and coordinate across engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery of a