Construction Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Engineering Manager

Location: Tempe, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Be Part Of

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing construction and engineering team supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments. The work centers on high-purity process piping, chemical delivery systems, prefabrication, and complex construction projects where technical expertise, careful planning, and strong execution matter.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who understands both the technical side of semiconductor construction and the business side of estimating, project planning, manufacturing, and customer relationships.

Why This Role Matters

This role helps shape how complex semiconductor construction projects are planned, estimated, engineered, manufactured, and delivered. Your work will influence project cost, constructability, quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction from the earliest stages of development through completion.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build and develop an engineering organization, improve estimating and engineering systems, expand prefabrication and off-site manufacturing capabilities, and help create scalable processes that support continued company growth.

What You’ll DoEngineering Leadership

• Lead the Engineering team responsible for semiconductor process piping systems and chemical delivery equipment

• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to improve project execution, reduce installation costs, increase prefabrication opportunities, and deliver greater value to customers without compromising quality or performance

• Provide technical oversight for planning, installation methodologies, fabrication, and testing

• Interpret customer specifications, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and contract documents

• Conduct project site walks to evaluate project scope, constructability, installation challenges, and project risks

• Develop technical solutions that meet customer specifications while maximizing efficiency and manufacturability

• Partner with Operations and Executive Leadership to improve project profitability through early planning, estimating accuracy, constructability reviews, and optimized off-site manufacturing strategies

Estimating & Project Development

• Lead estimating efforts for semiconductor process piping projects

• Develop detailed material takeoffs, labor estimates, equipment requirements, and project budgets

• Separate BIM and takeoff models into spool drawings for off-site pre-manufacturing

• Review bid packages, customer specifications, and scope documents for completeness

• Support proposal development and customer presentations

• Continuously improve estimating accuracy through data analysis and automation

Customer Relationships

• Partner with customers during the earliest stages of project development to identify innovative technical solutions, define project scope, and establish long-term trusted relationships

• Serve as the primary technical resource during customer meetings

• Assist Business Development with technical presentations and solution development

• Clearly communicate project scope, risks, schedules, engineering changes, and technical recommendations

Process Improvement & Automation

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Construction operations, including Estimating, Field Engineering, and testing

• Use advanced Excel and analytical tools to improve estimating accuracy and engineering efficiency

• Help define, develop, and implement automated estimating and engineering systems that improve scalability

• Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices

• Champion digital engineering initiatives

• Standardize engineering workflows

Talent Development

• Develop succession plans, establish technical career paths, and build a high-performing engineering organization capable of supporting sustained growth

• Build an engineering organization capable of supporting rapid company growth

• Recruit and retain top engineering talent

• Leverage industry relationships to identify and attract highly qualified engineering professionals

• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organization

What We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with process piping systems, including installation and tool hookup

• Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership experience

• Extensive knowledge of semiconductor piping specifications

• Strong knowledge of high-purity materials

• Strong understanding of installation methods

• Knowledge of orbital welding practices

• Strong understanding of quality requirements

• Experience with testing and commissioning

• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, process flow diagrams, construction models, and construction drawings

• Demonstrated experience conducting project site walks and defining project scope

• Significant estimating experience for semiconductor piping projects

• Proven experience managing engineering teams

• Excellent customer communication and relationship-building skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Experience improving engineering and estimating processes through automation and technology

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline

• Arizona C-4 Contractor License for Boilers, Steam Fitting & Process Piping, or the ability to qualify for a license

• Experience designing and building chemical delivery equipment

• Experience working with OEM equipment manufacturers

• Experience supporting semiconductor fabs and advanced manufacturing facilities

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Bluebeam, or similar engineering software

• PMP certification is a plus

Leadership & Technical Strengths

We’re looking for someone who combines deep knowledge of semiconductor process piping, chemical delivery systems, and C4-licensed construction with strong leadership and business judgment.

The right person enjoys solving complex engineering problems, working directly with customers, developing technical talent, and finding practical ways to make projects safer, more efficient, and easier to build.

You should bring:

• Exceptional technical expertise in semiconductor process piping

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Customer-focused decision-making

• High attention to detail

• Sound engineering judgment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• A continuous improvement mindset

• The ability to build scalable engineering capabilities

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be reflected in:

• Accurate and competitive project estimates

• Successful execution of engineering deliverables

• Strong customer satisfaction and repeat business

• Reduced engineering cycle times

• Improved estimating accuracy

• Development and retention of engineering talent

• Successful implementation of engineering automation initiatives

• On-time, high-quality delivery of engineered systems

• Growth of engineering capabilities that support strategic expansion

• Increased use of off-site manufacturing to reduce costs and accelerate installation

• Increased use of prefabrication and modular construction

• Reduced project risk through stronger preconstruction planning

• Improved estimate accuracy and reduced estimate cycle time

• Growth of engineering capabilities that support expansion into new markets and customers

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing engineering team

• Work supporting advanced semiconductor and manufacturing projects

About Saltera HR

Saltera HR is proud to partner with organizations who share our belief that people matter—and that opportunity, fairness, and respect belong in every workplace. We recruit, represent, and refer candidates based solely on qualifications, experience, and alignment with our clients' needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are not the employer of record for this position. Our role is to represent both the client and the candidate with professionalism, integrity, and respect throughout the recruitment process.