Tool Install Project Manager

Springtide Project Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Springtide Project Services in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Tool Install Project Manager with a background in semiconductor equipment installation to lead client projects on site.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, coordinate with tool engineers, and deliver progress metrics and risk assessments for successful installations.

This role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills and effective cross‑functional collaboration within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field with related experience.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget interfacing with tool owners and engineers for semiconductor tool install projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Client’s Tool Installation Procedures, Protocol and Systems to support the continuous improvement of Client-specific Technical Infrastructure business practices/ operations and business needs.
• Interface with Client’s Tool/ Equipment Engineers to support their needs.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for Tool Install ramps; monitor EHS metrics.
• Provide progress reports with risk metrics/ mitigation and cost/schedule/ KPI forecasts.
• Represent Client in Tool Install with support from Client’s extended team including Procurement and Leadership (Escalation).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Job Description

The Tool Install Project Manager will work as a Client Representative and have a background in industrial manufacturing facilities specific to semiconductor equipment installation. This role requires experience in managing advanced technology manufacturing equipment installation, and the ability to contribute to the success of our projects and client's needs.

This position is based on site in Santa Clara, CA

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Client’s Tool Installation Procedures, Protocol and Systems to support the continuous improvement of Client-specific Technical Infrastructure business practices/ operations and business needs.


• Responsible to interface and align/coordinate with the requirements of the Client’s Tool/ Equipment Engineers to support the needs of the Client’s requirements. This will enable the Client’s Tool/ Equipment Engineers to focus on business priorities with the Tool Install Manager focused on Tool Installation to support their needs.


• Responsible for managing scope, schedule and budget for current and proposed future Tool Install Ramps while managing EHS metrics in line with the Client’s business expectations.


• Responsible for providing Progress Reports to include RISK metrics/ mitigation and progress, schedule and cost performance KPIs and Planned V’s Actual forecasts.


• As Client’s Representation, responsible for all aspects of the Client’s Tool Install with the support of the Client’s extended support Team including Procurement and Leadership (Escalation).

The salary offered for this role is between $117,000 and $157,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical degree in a relevant field and related experience with a proven history of success.


• Direct experience managing scope, schedule, and budget, interfacing with Tool Owners, Equipment Engineers, A&E, GC and Trades contractors for semiconductor tool install projects.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills, and strong attention to detail.


• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor Tool Install Project Management roles with effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross‑functional teams and clients.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, withvideo required.

About Us

Company Overview

Springtide Project Services is a full‑service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries including the semiconductor, mission‑critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic, and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, and curious and take a sophisticated approach to every client project enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients’ shoes, we listen, we are curious, and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment, and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success. Springtide is a division of IPS‑Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.