US Construction Expansion Sr Manager

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY seeks a US Construction Expansion Senior Manager to lead all procurement for the Fab 8.2 program from design through handover to operations. You will head a dedicated procurement team, serve as the lead commercial authority, and partner with Construction, Facilities, Engineering, Finance and Legal to deliver on cost, schedule and quality.

Based in Malta, NY, you will own strategy, drive supplier selection, and manage complex negotiations with major contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or construction contracting, incl. 3+ years leading teams or major capital programs.
• Proven track record leading procurement for large-scale capital construction programs with measurable cost, schedule, and risk outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracting models and standard forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EPC).
• Strong financial acumen including should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for the Fab 8.2 program, aligned with schedule and budget.
• Define project delivery and contracting strategy (EPC, design-build, CM-at-risk, GMP, cost-plus, target-cost).
• Lead sourcing and award of major packages (design/A&E, early works, EPC, GC, cleanroom systems).
• Lead complex negotiations with Legal on terms and conditions.
• Build and manage the Fab 8.2 procurement plan and align with milestones.
• Present sourcing strategies and business cases to executive leadership.
• Develop executive relationships with contractors and suppliers; manage scorecards and reviews.
• Establish commercial governance including change orders, cost audits, and dispute resolution.
• Apply market intelligence on construction labor, dynamics, and cost escalation for Fab 8.2.
• Mitigate supply risk and align with design to achieve lowest total cost of ownership.
• Coach and develop the procurement team; share lessons learned across GF programs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cost modeling

Contracting strategy

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

SAP/Ariba

iCertis

Job description

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

The US Construction Expansion Senior Manager will lead all procurement for GF’s new Fab 8.2 expansion in Malta, New York, from early works and design through EPC/construction, tool install and hook-up, and handover to operations. Reporting to the Director, Global Supply Management, this leader heads a dedicated program procurement team, serves as GF’s lead commercial authority on the Fab 8.2 program, and partners with senior leaders in Construction, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to deliver the fab on cost, schedule, and quality. The role is based in Malta, New York.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Own the end-to-end procurement strategy and execution plan for the Fab 8.2 program, aligned with the program schedule, capital budget, and Global Supply Management objectives; accountable for savings, supplier selection, and supply outcomes.
• Define the project-delivery and contracting strategy for Fab 8.2 (e.g., EPC, design-build, CM-at-risk, GMP, cost-plus, and target-cost models), including package breakdown, commercial structure, risk allocation, and incentive mechanisms.
• Lead the sourcing and award of major Fab 8.2 packages, including design/A&E, early works, EPC and general contractors, cleanroom and facility systems, and tool-install and hook-up contractors.
• Lead GF’s most complex, high-value Fab 8.2 negotiations, partnering with Legal on terms and conditions, and structure agreements that secure contractor capacity, skilled labor, and competitive pricing for the duration of the build.
• Build and manage the Fab 8.2 procurement plan, aligning RFP timing, awards, and long-lead equipment and material commitments with design milestones and the construction and tool-install schedule.
• Present sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and business cases for Fab 8.2 to executive leadership and approval bodies.
• Build and manage executive-level relationships with Fab 8.2 strategic contractors and suppliers; lead performance management (scorecards, KPIs, business reviews) throughout design, construction, and tool install.
• Establish commercial governance for Fab 8.2 execution, including change-order and contingency controls, cost audits, invoice validation, and claims and dispute resolution; oversee the effective use of SAP/Ariba, iCertis, and PM Web.
• Develop and apply market intelligence on Northeast U.S. construction labor availability, trade dynamics, contractor capacity, and material and equipment cost escalation; translate insights into procurement timing, escalation provisions, and risk mitigation for Fab 8.2.
• Identify and mitigate Fab 8.2 supply risk, including contractor financial health, capacity constraints, sole-source exposure, and schedule-critical long-lead items.
• Partner with Construction, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, and Legal leadership early in Fab 8.2 design to align scope, schedule, and budget and influence design and procurement decisions for lowest total cost of ownership.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Fab 8.2 procurement team of category managers and analysts; set priorities and build negotiation and contract-management capability.
• Apply lessons learned and best-known methods from prior GF fab expansions, and align with global GSM counterparts in Dresden and Singapore.
• Ensure Fab 8.2 contracts reflect applicable regulatory and funding-program requirements, such as prevailing wage, workforce, and reporting obligations.

Other Responsibilities:

Strictly uphold company policies and procedures and model GF values in all supplier and stakeholder interactions. Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support applicable Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs, including contractor safety expectations. Protect GlobalFoundries confidential information and comply with applicable sourcing, contracting, financial-control, and records-retention requirements. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, construction contracting, or capital-project commercial management, including at least 3 years leading teams or major capital programs.
• Proven track record of leading procurement for a large-scale greenfield or brownfield capital construction program, with measurable cost, schedule, and risk outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracting models and standard forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EPC), including risk allocation, insurance, bonding, liquidated damages, and change management.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including should-cost modeling, open-book cost audits, total cost of ownership, and capital cash-flow planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute program procurement strategies and present recommendations persuasively to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated people leadership, with experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence and build alignment across senior cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Sound judgment and decisiveness in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with competing priorities and tight project deadlines.
• Proficiency with enterprise procurement and contract systems (e.g., SAP/Ariba, iCertis) and project cost-management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience sourcing construction and tool install/hook-up for semiconductor fabs or comparable advanced-manufacturing facilities (e.g., cleanroom, pharmaceutical, battery, or data center).
• Experience in union labor environments, including project labor agreements, preferably in the Northeast U.S.
• Experience with government-funded projects and associated compliance requirements.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, PMP, or CIPS.
• Experience applying digital procurement and cost analytics (e.g., Power BI, cleansheet/should-cost tools).

Expected Salary Range $130,000.00 - $227,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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