Project Manager Semiconductor & Cleanroom ConstructionJob DescriptionProject Manager role focuses on leading complex semiconductor and cleanroom construction projects in the South Bay. You will oversee project execution from planning through completion, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate construction activities, and serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to support highprofile semiconductor and advanced technology initiatives within a fastgrowing business sector, while working independently in a lean project structure and closely supporting operational and cleanroom environments.Responsibilities
- Lead endtoend project execution for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced technology construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate all construction activities, including field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams, to maintain safe, efficient, and highquality project delivery.
- Develop, manage, and track project budgets, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
- Own project scheduling activities, including creating and maintaining schedules, monitoring progress, and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Manage change orders by assessing impacts, preparing documentation, obtaining approvals, and incorporating changes into project budgets and schedules.
- Implement and maintain project controls, including tracking milestones, risks, issues, and performance metrics to ensure consistent project governance.
- Facilitate regular project meetings with clients, design teams, and construction partners, driving clear agendas, decisions, and action items.
- Prepare, maintain, and organize comprehensive project documentation, such as reports, logs, meeting minutes, and technical records.
- Apply strong construction management expertise to resolve field issues, support installation activities, and ensure compliance with design and quality standards.
- Utilize deep working knowledge of MEP systems to coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes and interface with cleanroom and operational environments.
- Liaise directly with client stakeholders in a highly visible, clientfacing role, providing clear communication, status updates, and issue resolution.
- Operate independently within a lean project structure, taking initiative, making informed decisions, and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
- Support operational and cleanroom environments by aligning construction activities with facility requirements, contamination control, and ongoing operations.
- Collaborate with teams across semiconductor, life science, and data center projects to share best practices and maintain consistent project delivery standards.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience managing semiconductor and cleanroom construction projects, with a strong understanding of their unique operational and environmental requirements.
- Strong technical project management capabilities, including budget management, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, including creating and maintaining detailed construction schedules.
- Experience in project controls, including risk management, progress tracking, and performance measurement.
- Handson experience with construction management in fieldoriented environments, including direct oversight of site activities.
- Strong working knowledge of MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components and their integration into complex facilities.
- Experience with change order management, including evaluation, documentation, negotiation, and implementation.
- Proven ability in project coordination across multiple stakeholders, trades, and disciplines.
- Effective meeting facilitation and leadership skills, with the ability to drive decisions and action items.
- Excellent clientfacing communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and build strong relationships.
- Ability to work independently as a selfstarter within a lean project structure and take ownership of outcomes.
- in general contracting or construction management, particularly in fieldoriented roles.
- Engineering degree or engineering relevant to construction, facilities, or related disciplines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working for a general contractor (GC) or in fieldoriented construction management roles.
- Significant field experience overseeing construction activities and resolving sitelevel challenges.
- Life science project experience, particularly in controlled environments and specialized facilities.
- Data center project experience, including familiarity with missioncritical infrastructure and reliability requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor suited to highly visible, clientfacing environments.
- Ability to adapt to complex, fastpaced projects in advanced technology sectors.
- Interest in contributing to highprofile semiconductor and advanced technology projects within a rapidly growing business segment.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite in Milpitas up to five days per week, with the Project Manager likely embedded directly with the client. You will operate from either an office environment or the clients facility, working closely with operational and cleanroom areas and active construction sites. The work setting is dynamic and highly collaborative, involving regular interaction with client stakeholders, design teams, and field personnel on advanced technology projects. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $84.13 - $101.96/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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