Semiconductor Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Industry-leading benefits package

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead complex semiconductor construction projects in the Phoenix market. You will guide mechanical systems for fabs, cleanrooms, and advanced manufacturing environments, coordinating with owners, design teams, and field leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical PM, familiarity with $10M-$250M+ projects, and a background in construction or mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical construction.
• Semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success managing projects ranging from $10M-$250M+.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and field execution.
• Coordinate with owners, design teams, vendors, trade partners, and field leadership.
• Drive project safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Construction

Semiconductor Industry

Budget & Cost Control

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Construction Project Manager - Semiconductor Projects

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits + Relocation Assistance

Build the Facilities Powering the Future of Technology

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead complex semiconductor construction projects throughout the Phoenix market. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing contractor delivering some of the most technically advanced manufacturing facilities in North America.

If you have experience managing large-scale mechanical scopes within semiconductor, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or mission-critical environments, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of highly technical mechanical systems supporting semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs), cleanrooms, and advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and field execution
• Coordinate closely with owners, design teams, vendors, trade partners, and field leadership
• Drive project safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

Semiconductor Experience Preferred

Qualified candidates may have experience with:

Base-Build Mechanical Systems

• Central utility plants
• Chilled water systems
• Process cooling water (PCW)
• Condenser water systems
• HVAC and air handling systems
• Exhaust and scrubber systems
• Boiler systems
• Compressed dry air (CDA)
• Specialty gas infrastructure
• Semiconductor process tools
• Lithography tools
• Etch tools
• Deposition tools
• CMP tools
• Metrology and inspection equipment
• ISO Class 3, 4, 5, and 6 cleanrooms
• Semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs)
• Advanced packaging facilities
• Research and development cleanrooms
• High-purity manufacturing environments
• High-purity piping systems
• Process piping
• Mechanical equipment setting
• Utility distribution systems
• Tool utility connections
• Prefabrication and modular construction
• Startup, commissioning, and owner turnover

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical construction
• Semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom experience strongly preferred
• Proven success managing projects ranging from $10M-$250M+
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, scheduling, cost control, and project execution
• Experience with contract management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, highly technical construction environments
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of the largest semiconductor projects in the United States
• Long-term project pipeline throughout Arizona
• Competitive compensation and performance bonuses
• Industry-leading benefits package
• Clear advancement opportunities into Senior PM, Project Executive, and Operations leadership roles
• Join a team helping build the future of advanced manufacturing