Director of Semiconductor Base Build, North Phoenix, AZ

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean construction, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches that enable breakthroughs in project performance.

WWPS is seeking an experienced Director of Semiconductor Base Build to provide senior program leadership for a large scale semiconductor manufacturing construction project in North Phoenix, Arizona. This Director level position will lead the project management office responsible for construction governance, integration, controls, and delivery of the fab base build and supporting infrastructure.

This leader will work closely with the confidential semiconductor client and guide Project Managers, Construction Managers, project controls personnel, discipline leads, design partners, and construction contractors. The position requires executive level judgment, proven semiconductor fab construction expertise, and the ability to coordinate complex, concurrent construction work packages through facility readiness and turnover.

Direct semiconductor fab base build construction leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership of the semiconductor base build PMO, establishing program governance, priorities, delivery standards, escalation paths, and accountability across major construction work packages.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, discipline leads, and project controls teams. Coordinate CSA, MEP, process utility, and specialty construction resources against program commitments.
• Represent the base build program in executive discussions with client leadership, Facilities, engineering and design partners, general contractors, trade contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee integrated planning and execution of site and civil work, underground utilities, foundations, structural systems, building envelope, cleanroom construction, and supporting manufacturing facilities as assigned.
• Drive delivery of base build mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and process utility infrastructure, including central utility and process utility buildings, distribution systems, and plant support services.
• Establish and govern an integrated master schedule linking engineering release, permitting and procurement interfaces, construction sequencing, long lead equipment, system completion, and facility turnover milestones.
• Set consistent program controls and executive dashboards for safety, quality, schedule, cost, productivity, change management, forecasting, contractor performance, and critical risks.
• Lead cross discipline interface management among CSA, MEP, cleanroom systems, process utilities, and building controls. Resolve access, design coordination, constructability, and installation sequence conflicts.
• Provide oversight of constructability reviews, BIM and VDC coordination, design changes, procurement readiness, and contractor work plans to reduce rework and protect critical path milestones.
• Direct program level staffing, labor, and contracting strategies across general contractors and specialty trades. Address workforce capacity, material availability, logistics, and competing site priorities.
• Oversee budget performance, cost forecasts, scope gaps, change orders, commercial exposure, and schedule impacts. Lead resolution of significant contractor claims and delivery risks.
• Establish high standards for environmental, health, safety, security, construction quality, and contamination control during transition into controlled cleanroom environments.
• Hold construction and specialty contractors accountable for workface planning, measurable progress, inspections, quality documentation, punch list closure, and recovery plans where performance is at risk.
• Align system completion, testing, commissioning, and turnover plans with client Facilities, operations, and equipment installation stakeholders, including cleanroom and utility readiness for tool move in.
• Provide concise executive reporting, decision recommendations, risk mitigation plans, and timely escalation of issues that could compromise construction delivery or manufacturing readiness.
• Champion Lean Construction, reliable planning, standard PMO processes, and continuous improvement to strengthen field coordination, safety, productivity, and schedule predictability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction, project, or program delivery experience, including executive or senior leadership accountability on major, technically complex capital projects.
• 8+ years of direct semiconductor fab construction experience, including significant leadership of base build, facility infrastructure, or large multidisciplinary construction scopes.
• Demonstrated success directing multiple Project Managers and managing major construction work packages, contractors, and cross functional engineering and client stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor base build delivery from early site and structural construction through cleanroom fit out, MEP and process utility completion, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
• Working knowledge of CSA systems, building envelope, cleanroom infrastructure, electrical distribution, central utilities, process utility facilities, and construction interfaces with equipment installation.
• Advanced capability in CPM scheduling, Primavera P6, project controls, cost forecasting, executive reporting, contract interpretation, change management, and project risk management.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality, contractor performance, constructability, cost control, and critical path recovery on a fast paced semiconductor construction program.
• Strong executive communication, organizational leadership, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision making skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience as a Construction Director, Program Executive, PMO Leader, Project Director, or comparable senior delivery leader on semiconductor base build or fab infrastructure programs.
• Background with an Owner's Representative, EPCM organization, general contractor, construction manager, or major specialty contractor delivering semiconductor facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with PMWeb, Primavera, Excel, Word, BIM and VDC coordination, and integrated construction reporting systems.

Project Location and Work Arrangement

This position is based on a semiconductor construction project in North Phoenix, Arizona and requires close onsite engagement with construction teams and client stakeholders. Any travel, mobilization, relocation, or per diem arrangements will depend on project requirements and individual circumstances.

Why Join WWPS

This is a full time, direct employment opportunity with Worldwide Professional Solutions, offering the chance to lead a major semiconductor fab base build PMO and shape delivery of the facilities and infrastructure needed for manufacturing operations.

WWPS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off