Senior Executive, Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing

Overview

Walbridge is seeking a visionary and growth-oriented Senior Executive to establish, lead, and expand a dedicated business unit serving the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing markets.

This Senior Executive will have full leadership responsibility for the growth, operational performance, and market positioning of Walbridge's Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for Walbridge's Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing business.
• Establish market priorities, growth initiatives, and investment strategies.
• Identify emerging opportunities within semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Provide executive guidance regarding industry trends, competitive positioning, and market expansion opportunities.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with major semiconductor and advanced manufacturing organizations.
• Develop and oversee a robust national pursuit pipeline.
• Lead strategic capture efforts for major capital programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive sustainable market growth.
• Represent Walbridge at industry conferences, associations, and client events.

Organizational Development

• Build and lead a dedicated Advanced Manufacturing organization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top industry talent.
• Establish organizational structure, succession plans, and leadership development strategies.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for complex projects and major client programs.
• Ensure excellence in safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Implement industry best practices across cleanroom, research, and manufacturing environments.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Financial Accountability

• Maintain full business unit P&L responsibility.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range business plans.
• Achieve revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance objectives.
• Evaluate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Leadership & Business Experience

• Minimum 20 years of progressive leadership experience within construction, engineering, EPC, design-build, or integrated project delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading a significant business unit, division, market sector, or operating company.
• Proven responsibility for revenue exceeding $500 million annually.
• Strong record of profitable business growth and market expansion.
• Experience developing high-performing leadership teams and scalable organizations.
• Significant experience with design-build, EPC, CMAR, or integrated delivery models.

Industry Experience

Candidates should possess substantial experience in the following sectors:

Semiconductor

• Semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs)
• Advanced technology and high-tech production facilities
• Cleanroom construction
• Process utility infrastructure
• Tool installation coordination
• Ultra-pure water systems
• Mission-critical manufacturing environments
• Industrial process facilities
• Emerging manufacturing technologies

Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic Vision
• Enterprise Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Market Influence
• Business Development Excellence
• Financial Acumen
• Talent Development
• Organizational Transformation
• Client Relationship Management
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation & Growth Leadership

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to build a business rather than inherit one.

This Senior Executive will have the support, resources, reputation, and entrepreneurial freedom necessary to establish a premier Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing business for Walbridge. The role combines the authority of a business unit leader with the opportunity to create a lasting legacy in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the construction industry.

This position is intended for an executive who has successfully grown a business, developed markets, built teams, won transformative clients, and is ready to shape the future of Walbridge's Semiconductor platform.