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KALCON

Manages construction for data centers and chip plants

Tool Install Project Manager - Owner's Representative, Semiconductor Facilities

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
$90k - $150k
Mid
Bachelor's
Tualatin, OR, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • Experience in semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, mission-critical, or other manufacturing industries.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions.
  • Ability to schedule and host planning meetings with stakeholders to ensure schedule activities are understood and executed to plan.
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and a good understanding of construction project scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to understand, adhere to, and contribute to project management strategies, including accurate assessments of work in place.
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work on site.
Responsibilities
  • Liaise with customers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, and trade superintendents to implement tool infrastructure safely and successfully.
  • Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed throughout the installation process.
  • Coordinate field activities of trade contractors across multiple tool installation projects.
  • Ensure client and project manager expectations, schedules, quality standards, and equipment qualification checklists are met.
  • Build working relationships with project stakeholders and provide timely feedback to project planning and management.
  • Read and interpret tool manufacturers' site preparation and utilities documentation, along with project engineering drawings and specifications, to ensure execution according to the project management plan.
  • Manage suppliers' day-to-day operations, major project scope definition, schedule performance, and budget monitoring and control through planning and execution.
  • Manage multiple projects across groups and stakeholders while optimizing solutions.
  • Collaborate with factory, facility owners, global supply management, central design, site construction, and suppliers.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into project designs that are high quality, affordable, and constructible.
  • Lead and manage construction projects.
  • Manage discussions with executive management, address detailed issues, and participate hands-on when needed.
  • Compile documentation and coordinate Safety Level 1 and 2 checks under Lam EH&S procedures.
  • Prepare documentation and coordinate hazardous-material inspections with City representatives.
  • Assist with project closeout.
  • Coordinate fieldwork with contractors and participate in developing technical solutions when required.
  • Assist the Shutdown Coordinator with preparing, submitting, reviewing, and obtaining approval for the Site Incident Prevention Plan process.
  • Gather technical information from cleanroom fabrication facilities to facilitate project and scope definition.
  • Track City permit status.
  • Update schedules and Excel trackers for project reporting.
  • Submit purchase requisitions and track approval status.
  • Present projects at design review meetings and demonstrate understanding of project scope and design details.

About the company

KALCON manages construction programs for owners of data centers, chip plants, and advanced manufacturing facilities across the United States. It acts as an independent representative for the owner, coordinating designers, contractors, and suppliers rather than carrying out the building work itself. Clients engage the firm for oversight from early planning through construction and testing, with services covering budgets, schedules, safety, and quality. Its assignments include facilities built from the ground up, changes to existing buildings, tenant fit outs, and equipment installation. Founded in 2020, KALCON is headquartered in Tustin, California.

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Tustin, CA

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • KALCON reports substantial delivery experience: its portfolio includes more than 15 gigawatts of data center capacity managed.
  • Tualatin commissioning pay is explicit: KALCON lists $140,000-$190,000 for that role.
  • KALCON's Philadelphia planning role supports flexibility: the posting labels it hybrid/remote.

What critics are saying

  • Tulsa's hybrid planning role still requires fieldwork: KALCON specifies consistent site presence and travel as assignments require.
  • Philadelphia predevelopment applicants face credentials requirements: KALCON requires a relevant bachelor's degree and eight years' project experience.
  • Retirement support requires saving: KALCON's Tualatin commissioning posting makes its 4% match conditional on contributing at least 5%.

What makes KALCON unique

  • KALCON handles construction disputes: its claims analysts test contractor requests against contracts, schedules, and project records.
  • KALCON reports semiconductor depth: its managed facility portfolio exceeds 30 million square feet.
  • KALCON's Tulsa planning assignment spans client models: the client acts as a tenant or a developer.

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