Project Manager - GWI Projects NAM

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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Project Manager, GWI Projects – NAM

Location — Austin, TX

Company

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers — who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more — transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices called chips - "the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

We Deliver Material Innovation that Changes the World ®. If you're looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it's an exciting place to be.

Role

Applied Materials is growing at a pace that is driving significant increases in headcount and facilities. As a result, we expect over the next five years to have the most exciting and active R&D and manufacturing infrastructure pipeline in our history. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team is responsible for all facilities, from acquisition through operation to disposition, with a global capital budget of over $1.5B+ and operating budget of $500M+. As a member of the GWI North America Projects, Real Estate & Space Planning team, you will play an important role in delivering the capital and tenant improvement projects that make this growth possible.

The Project Manager, GWI Projects – NAM is responsible for delivering hi-tech equipment installation and tenant improvement construction projects across the NAM portfolio, including complex cleanroom and semiconductor manufacturing environments, using the project delivery and execution strategy best suited to each project. You will manage project scope, schedule, and budget through all phases of design, contracting, and construction, and will be knowledgeable of construction processes, startup, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of systems and buildings.

You will be accountable for a proven track record in managing a safety culture, using leading indicators and methods that promote a safe working environment, including incident investigation and corrective actions. You will partner closely with business unit stakeholders, architecture/engineering firms, Facilities Operations, and EH&S to develop, review, and approve design criteria, layouts, and detailed drawings, and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and codes.

You will be based in Austin, TX. The role requires travel to support projects across the NAM portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget through all phases of design, contracting, and construction for hi-tech equipment installation and tenant improvement projects.
• Participate in the planning of facilities changes for laboratories and equipment layouts, working toward economy of operation, maximum use of facilities and equipment, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal business partners, architecture/engineering firms, Facilities Operations, and EH&S in developing, reviewing, and approving design criteria, layouts, and detail drawings.
• Prioritize re-use of existing designs that have been previously permitted and inspected, and work with EH&S to maintain compliance with laws and local codes.
• Resolve issues related to design criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.
• Review and estimate design costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and other related costs, categorized by capital & expense and by construction category (similar to CSI categories).
• Inspect construction and installation progress for conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules; participate in commissioning of the facility or improvement and hand-off to the lab owner and/or building operations.
• Schedule building inspections and obtain inspection approvals.
• Manage and direct construction project managers as needed for RFIs, project scope of work, bid comparisons, work plan generation, and conditional and full use approvals.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, and closure.

To Succeed in this Role Requires:

• Demonstrated depth and/or breadth of expertise in construction project management within a specialized technical environment.
• Ability to interpret internal and external business and technical challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and outcomes.
• Ability to work independently, seeking guidance only in the most complex situations.
• Sophisticated analytical judgment to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable operating both as an individual contributor and as part of a larger, multi-functional team.

Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in construction project management or facilities engineering.
• Working experience as a construction project manager or facilities engineer in semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab) facilities a strong plus.
• Knowledge of semiconductor facility systems including but not limited to acid waste and exhaust, solvent waste and exhaust, chilled/condenser water, hot water, process chilled water & DI water, process gases, controls, and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of Fire Life Safety and Gas Life Safety Systems and requirements.
• Knowledge of City Permit requirements, National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and Fire Codes.
• Knowledge of Environmental & Safety regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of building control systems and remote energy management systems.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of SPC, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, and other related tools.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and Windows-based software including Excel, Word, Project, Visio & PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, g