Fire Protection Construction Manager

Samsung E&C America, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung E&C America, Inc. seeks an experienced Fire Protection Construction Manager for a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in Taylor, TX.

You will lead all fire protection construction activities on site and manage the project lifecycle from inception through commissioning and closeout, while driving safety, quality, and productivity. Required: 5–10 years of construction management in fire protection within high-tech manufacturing; familiarity with NFPA standards; knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of construction management experience in fire protection works, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems and familiarity with NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and Manage Fire Protection Work: Lead all fire protection construction activities from inception through completion.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Plan, organize, and supervise the project through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain productive relationships with internal partners, clients, and external parties.
• Communication: Communicate project status to management, clients, internal customers, and stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Use and become proficient in MS Project, Excel, and Primavera P6.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Construction Manager for a state-of-the-art semiconductor FAB construction project in Taylor, TX. As our Fire Protection Construction Manager, you will play a critical role in leading all fire protection construction activities for our Greenfield semiconductor factory. You will work on-site as a key member of our project management team, overseeing the entire lifecycle of the project from inception through construction, commissioning, and final closeout while driving safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and Manage Fire Protection Work: Lead all fire protection construction activities for the Greenfield semiconductor factory from inception through completion.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Serve as a key stakeholder on the on-site project management team to plan, organize, and supervise the project through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain productive relationships with internal business partners, clients, and external parties.
• Communication: Effectively communicate project status to project management, clients, internal customers, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize and become proficient in construction management programs and tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Primavera P6.
• Schedule & Budget Control: Ensure project schedules, budgets, and forecasts are developed, tracked, and executed in alignment with project goals.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Prepare project reports and documentation while maintaining seamless communication with the facilities operations team, engineering/design teams, and client management.
• Leadership & Labor Relations: Demonstrate strong leadership with clients and trade labor to encourage and enable craft productivity and continuous improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of construction management experience, specifically in fire protection works, preferably within the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of fire protection systems and familiarity with NFPA standards and fire alarm/suppression (FARS) system requirements preferred.
• Software Skills: Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is strongly preferred.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently or within a team with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, encompassing both written and oral proficiencies.
• Labor Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build good working relationships with trade labor to drive craft productivity improvements.