Industrial Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Construction Project Manager

Employee Type: MSP

Expected Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the oversight and management of trades and subcontractors working on their respective deliverables across multiple construction projects in an industrial environment. The Constriction PM will facilitate communication among the various infrastructure stakeholders in tracking efforts, issues, and risks in the field to achieve project goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge in construction work processes to manage infrastructure upgrades and tool installation activities at a silicon wafer fab (cleanroom)

o Understand and manage technical matters (construction drawings, and reports), financial matters (approved budgets, stakeholder commitments, and cash flow projections), and schedule matters (contractor commitments, and critical path) as specified by the infrastructure team

o Ensure that the contractors are executing the project(s) in the field in accordance with the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements of the infrastructure team

• Serve as the infrastructure team focal point among the various trades and subcontractors

o Transform general business needs into a scope/schedule/cost project plans and contribute to managing the goals and cost estimates through planning, design, construction, and closeout of project(s)

o Assign contractor responsibilities and track performance against budget and schedule requirements

o Read and understand technical design and construction specifications, drawings, and inspection reports and proactively notify impacted stakeholders of issues/changes/risks

o Act as first line of contact for field work status and issues

• Coordinate communication throughout project life cycle

o Perform field walks as needed to directly see and understand critical construction activity issues

o Draft regular status reports on field issue progress and risk mitigation plans

o Communicate and manage working relationships among a variety of stakeholders such as upper management, infrastructure team members, architects, engineers, government examiners/inspectors, contractors, and EHS specialists

• Occasionally work 40+ hours in a week to meet certain team milestones
• Perform other duties as needed

Education and Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent; Associate degree in in Construction Management/Technology, Engineering Management, or related field preferred
• Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status

Experience Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience in a construction manager, foreman, superintendent, and/or owner’s representative role
• • Worked on construction phase projects, including budgeting, and scheduling contractor activities
  • Worked on construction projects to upgrade the infrastructure at industrial facilities and/or tool installations
  • Worked on a cross-functional team including architects, engineers, contractors, procurement personnel, safety specialists, and government officials
  • Demonstrated track record of triaging priorities and managing risks across simultaneous projects
• Preferred experience
• • Worked on construction projects in the semiconductor industry, particularly in cleanrooms
  • Documented project work compliance with Federal and Oregon OSHA regulations

Skills Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams and SharePoint)
• Ability to use agile/scrum project/program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset

Work Environment

• The position typically operates in a standard office and/or industrial environment
• Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.

Company Description

Founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, WA, RLA Engineering is a premier engineering design firm. We partner with clients from start-ups to industry leaders across the U.S. to help bring great products to life. From concept to prototype, we provide test & measurement and product design solutions powered by deep technical expertise.