Field Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Construction

Job Description

Job Description

KALCON is seeking an experienced Field Construction Manager to serve as an Owner's Representative supporting construction projects for a leading semiconductor and advanced technology client. This position will provide field-level construction oversight across a portfolio of renovation, interior buildout, technical training/laboratory, warehouse, and industrial facility projects. Projects will include major renovations of existing multi-story facilities, construction of technical training and laboratory environments, interior buildouts, warehouse improvements, and other capital construction initiatives supporting advanced manufacturing operations. The Field Construction Manager will represent the owner in the field and serve as a key interface between project management, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of field construction management experience on commercial, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, laboratory, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Experience managing renovations, interior buildouts, tenant improvements, warehouse projects, laboratories, or technical facilities.
• Strong experience providing field oversight of general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Understanding of building construction, MEP systems, architectural finishes, structural work, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documents.
• Experience monitoring project schedules, construction progress, field coordination, quality, and safety.
• Ability to identify field issues and work collaboratively with contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders toward resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to spend the majority of the workday in active construction environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily on-site owner representation and field construction oversight across assigned capital construction projects.
• Monitor general contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure work is progressing safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Conduct regular field walks to assess construction progress, workmanship, site conditions, logistics, safety, and overall project execution.
• Serve as a primary field interface between the owner, project management team, general contractor, design team, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee renovation and buildout activities within existing commercial, industrial, laboratory, training, and warehouse environments.
• Support construction projects ranging from selective demolition and renovation of existing spaces to full interior buildouts and major facility improvements.
• Coordinate construction activities involving architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and specialty systems.
• Monitor contractor manpower, sequencing, material availability, site logistics, and workface readiness against planned construction activities.
• Validate contractor schedules against actual field progress and identify delays, constraints, sequencing conflicts, and potential schedule impacts.
• Coordinate concurrent trade activities and help resolve field conflicts affecting construction progress.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications as required to support field execution.
• Verify installed work is consistent with approved design documents, specifications, submittals, and owner requirements.
• Identify constructability issues and coordinate with contractors, designers, and project leadership to drive timely resolution.
• Monitor site safety performance and contractor compliance with established project and owner safety requirements.
• Participate in daily and weekly construction coordination meetings and provide clear updates regarding field progress, schedule, safety, quality, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Monitor quality throughout construction and track deficiencies through correction and closure.
• Participate in review and coordination of field changes, RFIs, change orders, and unforeseen conditions that may affect cost, schedule, or constructability.
• Coordinate construction activities within existing or occupied facilities to minimize disruption to ongoing business and operational activities.
• Support construction phasing, temporary conditions, access planning, shutdowns, tie-ins, and site logistics as required.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialty contractors supporting technical equipment, laboratory, training, or operational spaces.
• Monitor completion of construction milestones and verify readiness for commissioning, startup, and turnover activities.
• Lead and support punch-list walks, deficiency tracking, corrective work, and final inspections.
• Coordinate construction turnover and closeout activities with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Verify completion of as-built documentation, O&M information, training requirements, warranties, and other required closeout deliverables.
• Support final acceptance and successful handover of completed spaces to the owner and end users.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements:

At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range

$130,000—$200,000 USD