Senior Project Manager

Vibehackers; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Wellness program support

401(k) with company match

PE licensure and certification exam

Structured career advancement programs

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling within project

Job summary

Vibehackers seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex tool install design projects in semiconductor fab environments. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional teams from equipment specs through commissioning and handover.

You will mentor other PMs, enforce EHS and cleanroom standards, and leverage AI-enabled tools to optimize delivery and risk management. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of project management experience on advanced technology projects.
• PMP certification highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6 for scheduling.
• Ability to lead cross-cultural, multi-time-zone teams and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Field verifications and site walks in industrial environments.
• Use of AI-enabled tools from day one to enhance productivity and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and manage scope, schedule, and budget for design packages.
• Lead end-to-end tool install projects from equipment specs to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage detailed tool installation schedules to meet milestones.
• Liaise between design teams, contractors, and client tool owners to resolve issues.
• Control budgets, manage change orders, and align procurement with sequencing.
• Enforce EHS standards and cleanroom protocols to protect facility integrity.
• Mitigate risks related to utility capacity, seismic bracing, and vibration isolation.
• Follow change management procedures for project changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned.
• Mentor and train other Project Managers on complex design challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Schedule Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Analytical

Problem Solving

Change Management

EHS / Safety Compliance

Resource Loading

Critical Path Analysis

Field Verification / Site Walks

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Uses vibe-coding platforms and industry LLMs; role explicitly encourages leveraging AI-enabled tools for productivity and workflows.

About the Role

Lead complex tool-install design projects for semiconductor fabrication facilities, managing scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional teams to deliver equipment installation, commissioning, and client handover. Use project management expertise and AI-enabled tools to mitigate risks, enforce EHS and cleanroom protocols, and mentor project managers.

Job Description

Role

Senior Project Manager on the Tool Install design team responsible for leading complex, multidisciplinary design-build tool installation and hook-up projects in semiconductor (fab) environments. The role ensures alignment on scope, schedule, budget, and technical standards from equipment specification through commissioning and client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and manage scope, schedule, and budget for design packages.
• Lead end-to-end execution of tool install projects from initial equipment specifications and utility matrix development to final hook-up, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and manage detailed tool-level installation schedules to meet “First Tool” and “Ready for Equipment” (RFE) milestones.
• Serve as primary liaison between design teams, trade contractors, and client tool owners to resolve space management, utility routing, and point-of-connection issues.
• Control project budgets, manage change orders, and ensure procurement of long-lead infrastructure items aligns with installation sequencing.
• Enforce EHS standards and cleanroom protocols to protect facility integrity and personnel safety.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to utility capacity, seismic bracing, and vibration isolation for sensitive process equipment.
• Follow change management procedures for documenting and authorizing project changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons learned to optimize delivery methodologies.
• Mentor and train other Project Managers on complex design challenges and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related) preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience on advanced technology or high‑tech engineering projects (e.g., semiconductor fabs, data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing) preferred.
• PMP certification is highly desired.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6; experience with resource loading and critical path analysis is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑cultural and cross‑time‑zone teams and tailor communication/governance to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, conflict‑resolution, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform field verifications and site walks in industrial construction environments.
• Role includes use of AI-enabled tools from day one, with access to industry-leading AI Large Language Models and vibe‑coding platforms to enhance productivity, creativity, and workflows.
• Salary range: $135,000–$170,000 per year (commensurate with location and experience).
• Leadership bonus program and ownership investment opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer‑paid life insurance; wellness program support.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional development funding, PE licensure and certification exam support, and conference attendance.
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and flexible scheduling within project commitments.

Skills

Project Management Schedule Management Budget Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management Cross‑functional Leadership Communication Negotiation Conflict Resolution Mentorship Analytical Problem Solving Change Management EHS / Safety Compliance Resource Loading Critical Path Analysis Field Verification / Site Walks Continuous Improvement

Experience Level

Senior

USD 135,000 - 170,000/year

Employment Type

Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Wellness program support
• 401(k) with company match
• PE licensure and certification exam support
• Structured career advancement programs
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling within project commitments