Seeking an experienced semiconductor Tool Install Project Manager with direct responsibility for mechanical/process piping crews, manpower, labor productivity, scheduling, and project costs on major semiconductor tool-hookup projects.
Semiconductor Tool Install Project Manager (11-Month Contract)
Stratus Systems | Sherman, TX
Pay: $60–$80 per hour
Job Type: 11-Month Contract
Location: Sherman, TX – On-site
Per Diem: Available for qualifying traveling candidates
Start Date: Immediate
About Stratus Systems
Stratus Systems is a Dallas-based mechanical contractor specializing in semiconductor, industrial, and high-purity piping construction. Our expertise includes process piping, mechanical utilities, HVAC, plumbing, and exhaust systems, supported by advanced BIM/VDC coordination and prefabrication capabilities.
Core Values
Safety, Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Profit with Purpose
Position Overview
Stratus Systems is seeking an experienced Semiconductor Tool Install Project Manager to lead a major tool-ramp project in Sherman, TX.
This 11-month contract requires direct experience managing semiconductor tool installation, high-purity process piping, and mechanical hookup operations within semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
The Project Manager will take full ownership of project execution, including P&L, budgeting, manpower planning, labor productivity, scheduling, cost forecasting, change orders, and field operations.
We are seeking a hands‑on mechanical construction leader who can independently manage large craft teams, meet aggressive tool-ramp schedules, and maintain accountability for safety, quality, profitability, and project delivery.
Prior semiconductor tool-install or tool-ramp project management experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead semiconductor tool-install and mechanical piping operations from planning through installation, testing, and turnover.
- Manage high-purity process piping, specialty gas, chemical distribution, and associated mechanical utility installations.
- Maintain full accountability for project P&L, budgets, cost forecasting, and profitability.
- Develop and manage manpower-loaded schedules, labor forecasts, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
- Monitor labor productivity, earned versus burned hours, project progress, and cost-to-complete projections.
- Direct field execution alongside Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives.
- Manage aggressive installation schedules, changing tool priorities, critical milestones, and schedule recovery.
- Oversee procurement, material availability, prefabrication coordination, and installation sequencing.
- Identify, document, negotiate, and manage change orders.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, testing procedures, and turnover documentation.
- Resolve field challenges to maintain project momentum.
- Communicate project performance, risks, and milestones to company leadership and clients.
Required Qualifications
- Direct project management experience with semiconductor tool installation, tool hookups, or tool-ramp construction.
- Strong knowledge of high-purity process piping and mechanical systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Proven experience managing large-scale mechanical or industrial construction projects.
- Demonstrated responsibility for project P&L, budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and profitability.
- Experience managing manpower plans, labor productivity, construction schedules, and field resources.
- Strong understanding of self-perform mechanical construction, piping installation, and craft workforce management.
- Experience managing change orders, procurement, subcontractors, and project controls.
- Ability to independently lead complex projects under demanding schedules.
- Strong field leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience managing tool-install projects at major semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with high-purity gas, chemical, slurry, and process utility distribution systems.
- Background in mechanical contracting, pipefitting, piping supervision, or industrial field construction.
- Experience managing large craft workforces and high-value mechanical construction contracts.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, or similar tools.
- Experience coordinating prefabrication, BIM/VDC, quality control, commissioning, and system turnover.
- OSHA 30-hour certification.
Compensation and Assignment Details
- $60–$80 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Approximately 11-month contract assignment in Sherman, TX.
- Per diem available for qualifying traveling candidates; amount and eligibility subject to confirmation.
- Traveling candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Potential opportunities for additional assignments based on project needs and performance.
Work Location: In person – Sherman, Texas
Important: Prior semiconductor tool-install or tool-ramp experience is required. General commercial or industrial project management experience alone is not sufficient for this position.