Senior Project Manager

SSOE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company matching

Professional development support

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Boise to lead complex semiconductor and advanced technology facility projects from pre-design through construction administration. The role coordinates discipline leads, manages scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior staff, drive continuous improvement, and support pursuit efforts for new opportunities. A PMP and extensive design-build experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; PMP preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience in industrial/advanced technology facilities.
• Experience with design-build or integrated project delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom HVAC, utilities, and critical infra.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of semiconductor and advanced technology facility projects from pre-design through construction administration.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies for large, multidisciplinary design and construction efforts.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to integrate cleanroom, fab support, utility, and high-performance building systems.
• Guide basis of design development, design narratives, and engineering calculations.
• Oversee QA/QC review gates, interdisciplinary coordination, and milestone deliverable reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Job Locations: US-ID-Boise

Category: Project Management

Type: Full Time

Overview

Within SSOE's Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, multidisciplinary design and delivery efforts for advanced technology facilities, with a focus on cleanroom environments, fab support systems, and high-tech industrial infrastructure. This role manages scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across all phases of delivery, from early planning and basis of design through construction administration. The Senior Project Manager works closely with clients, discipline leads, subconsultants, and internal project teams to coordinate technical decisions, review design packages, resolve field issues, and maintain project momentum. The role also drives change management, best practices, and proactive communication to support predictable, high-quality project outcomes in fast-moving, highly regulated environments.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex semiconductor and advanced technology facility projects from pre-design through construction administration, ensuring alignment with client objectives, technical requirements, and project delivery milestones.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies for large, multidisciplinary design and construction efforts, including design-build and integrated project delivery environments.
• Coordinate with discipline leads in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, process, controls, and architectural teams to integrate cleanroom, fab support, utility, and high-performance building systems into cohesive project deliverables.
• Guide basis of design development, design narratives, engineering calculations, and technical reviews for facility systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Oversee QA/QC review gates, interdisciplinary coordination, and milestone deliverable reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with client standards and operational requirements.
• Manage client communication and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle, including executive reporting, design reviews, issue resolution, and presentation of technical impacts.
• Direct change management processes, including scope evaluation, budget and schedule impact analysis, contingency planning, and negotiation of modifications with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, equipment suppliers, and specialty consultants to support equipment integration, procurement planning, utility interfaces, and technical submittal review for critical systems and long-lead items.
• Lead construction administration activities such as RFIs, submittals, field observations, site walks, punch list coordination, and resolution of design or installation issues during construction and turnover.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies related to design complexity, schedule constraints, phased occupancy, safety, permitting, and operational continuity.
• Promote a strong safety culture by coordinating with project teams and contractors to address life safety, construction safety, and operational risk considerations throughout project delivery.
• Mentor project team members and emerging project managers, reinforcing best practices in communication, technical coordination, documentation control, and client service.
• Contribute to pursuit support, proposal development, and project planning efforts for new semiconductor and advanced technology opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil/Structural, or a closely related technical discipline is hihgly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience of 10 or more years, with significant focus on the design and delivery of industrial, advanced technology, or high-tech manufacturing facilities such as semiconductor fabrication facilities, data centers, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience leading projects in a design-build or integrated project delivery environment, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Strong technical understanding of facility systems commonly used in semiconductor and advanced technology projects, such as cleanroom design, HVAC, process utilities, power distribution, plumbing, and building support systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex interfaces among owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning partners.
• Working knowledge of project controls, change management, risk management, QA/QC processes, and construction administration practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, present technical information clearly, and build trusted client relationships.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired.
• Ability to mentor teams, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability project environments.
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and generous bonus opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

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