Project Director

Project Director – Semiconductor (EPC) Location: Albany, NY Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire We're partnering with a leading EPC contractor to identify an experienced Project Director to lead the successful execution of large-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects. This is a unique opportunity to oversee the delivery of a complex, multi-billion‑dollar advanced technology facility while leading multidisciplinary teams from project pursuit through final turnover. If you have a proven history of delivering large capital projects in the semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high‑tech construction industry, we'd love to connect with you. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of large-scale EPC/design‑build semiconductor projects from proposal through project completion. Provide overall leadership for project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and commercial performance. Manage multidisciplinary project teams including Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Project Controls, Procurement, and subcontractors. Serve as the primary executive point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders. Drive project financial performance through forecasting, cost control, change management, risk mitigation, and overall profitability. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, execution strategies, constructability reviews, and client presentations. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices. Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure successful project delivery. Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across the project team. Mentor and develop project leadership while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment. Qualifications 10+ years of experience leading industrial EPC or design‑build construction projects. 5+ years in a senior project leadership role managing large capital construction projects. Proven experience delivering semiconductor manufacturing facilities or other advanced technology projects. Demonstrated success managing $1B+ projects with responsibility for the full project lifecycle—from preconstruction through turnover. Experience working for a General Contractor or EPC organization. Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, change orders, cost control, scheduling, and risk management. Experience leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and organizational skills. Preferred Experience Semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs) Cleanroom or advanced manufacturing construction Design‑Build and EPC project delivery Large‑scale industrial capital projects Complex stakeholder and client management #J-18808-Ljbffr