Project Manager - Capital Construction

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

This position will be accountable for project management of US capital projects within the Global Workplace Services organization, serving as the primary lead and liaison for vendors, contractors, internal business customers and partners through all phases of the project lifecycle to support the company’s strategic objectives and plans.

You will work on high-impact clean room, lab, workplace, and technical reconfiguration construction projects of KLA new and existing facilities to further develop innovation while delivering impactful solutions across our portfolio.

Requires the ability to learn internal customer operating preferences and KLA-specific technology to get results that align manufacturing and engineering with their support entities.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver projects from inception, driving the programing, scoping, costing and governance approval of new work

• Define, lead, monitor, and reportg project progress, cost, and schedule

• Learn how KLA products integrate with the facility infrastructure in terms of installation specifications and utility consumptions. And then work with business partners and customers, engineers, designers, consultants, and contractors to define, plan, procure, implement, monitor, and close projects accordingly

• Build cost plans and/or project estimates for scenario analysis and funding approval. Monitor and report project cost including cost commitments and cashflow according to project controls team requirements

• Manage source to pay process, including competitive bidding, leveling, award, contracting, PO issuance and vendor payment – in collaboration with KLA procurement and finance

• Establish relationships with jurisdictions to understand local entitlement and permit processes and assist in expedition of planning and construction activities

• Provide periodic reports for senior management and executive level partners. Maintain effective communication with internal customers, GWS wide team and management

• Lead the development of architectural and engineering drawings and reviews at key phases for consistency to standards, brief and best practices and alignment with cost and schedule. Look for project savings and cost avoidance opportunities.

• Complete site visits, as required, to monitor project progress and customer satisfaction.

• Partner closely with GWS Environmental Health & Safety team to maintain KLA service and safety standards.

• Develop methods to optimize HVAC, process piping, and electrical infrastructure, value engineering, and as-built distribution. Work closely with the GWS Operations and MEP design standards team to integrate old and new systems.

• Research the latest products and technology surrounding Class 100 cleanroom construction. Bring ideas to KLA to improve upon current designs.