Senior Project Manager Lead

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance & 401(k) Matching

Onsite amenities

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, TX seeks an Integration PM Lead to own project controls, contractor onboarding, and material handling for complex tool hookups in a fast-paced fab. You will monitor installation velocity, verify BOQs against BOMs, and manage procurement and supplier delivery to ensure on-time milestones.

You will coordinate across design groups, general contractors, expat engineers, and leadership, communicating project scope, risks, and continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of industry experience, preferably in semiconductors.
• 6+ years in project controls, scheduling, and technical integration; PMP certification preferred.
• Experience working on-site with trade contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction contractor performance.
• Manage materials from design to construction and BOM validation.
• Coordinate design delivery with FS construction partners and internal teams.
• Lead a team of engineers and PMs (7 engineers, 5 PM contractors).
• Collaborate with expat engineers to shape design strategy and execution.
• Own ACC design communication with contractors and report headcount/quality/safety metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

On-site experience

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction/PM

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The T1 FS Integration Project Manager Lead serves as the project controls, contractor management, and material handling lead driving performance and milestone execution across advanced semiconductor tool hookup. Embedded within a fast-paced fab environment, this role takes end-to-end ownership of project controls, contractor onboarding, readiness, and communications. By bridging the gap between high-level project scheduling and site installation, the Integration lead ensures complex tool packages transition seamlessly from design release to construction hook-up.

A central focus of this role is maintaining digital governance and asset tracking across platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Assets/Forms) and enterprise scheduling tools. The Integration PM Lead monitors real-time installation velocity, tracks trade headcount and deliverables across process piping, sheet metal, and electrical disciplines. As the first point of contact for materials management, they verify BOQs against design BOMs, identify long-lead items, work with internal financial and procurement teams, and manage material vendor supply availability and delivery of goods.

Beyond milestone tracking, this individual functions as a key project management diplomat across the site—synchronizing daily priorities between design groups, general contractors, expat engineering teams, and executive leadership. The Integration PM Lead proactively communicates project scope, manages design delivery and quality, engages in strategic alignment decision making, highlights project risks, and executes on continuous improvement plans.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Responsible for construction contractor performance.
• Oversee the management and handling of materials from design to construction.
• Manage contractor scope assignment and delivery of design. Communicate with FS construction partners.
• Lead team of 7 engineers and project managers and 5 project management contractors.
• Work with DSK expats to develop and execute design strategy.
• Provide technical ownership of ACC for design communication with internal and external contractors.
• Report and communicate contractor headcount, quality, and safety metrics.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of industry experience. Preferably with time in the semiconductor industry.

• 6+ years of experience with project controls, scheduling, and technical integration. PMP certification is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working directly on-site alongside trade contractors.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

The current base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $151,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE
  

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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