Project Controls @ Samsung

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Summary/Overview:

Seeking an experienced estimating professional to join the Infra Technology Construction Department focused on a multi-billion new build semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX.

The ideal candidate will feel confident leading and improving construction estimating processes with both internal and externally hired resources to ensure that best practices are being used by all of our construction partners.

Specific Job Duties:

• Develop the estimate plan and lead estimate development efforts with the project team
• Work directly with the Engineering Design Manager in order to explore conceptual options and support Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Work directly with the Construction Managers in order to analyze RFI’s and change orders with significant cost impact and provide feedback on value engineering efforts
• Work directly with the Cost Manager to ensure department cost estimate database reflects current market conditions, and to provide analysis of current cost trends
• Assist with prime contractor bid and buy-out review in order to mitigate owner risks and scope gap
• Analyze project specifications, scope, and risks in order to provide executive management with recommendations to ensure alignment between cost and project goals
• Manage 3rd Party Estimating Firms performing work remotely
• Perform audits on invoices, schedules, and documentation to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor local, national, and global economic construction trends in order to create monthly reports that keeps the project and executive team up to date on current trends, cost indices, and potential risks
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risk points for cost and schedule
• Managing stakeholders in a customer-service oriented team.

Shift:

1st Shift

Skills and Qualifications:

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required

• Accredited four (4) year degree
• Five (5) years of work-related experience in construction cost controls and estimating
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience that include but are not limited to; executive management, department leads, coworkers, contractors, and potential new vendors

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools

• Experience with Uniformat and CSI divisions
• Aptitude for documentation and data analysis using MS Office programs.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents including design documents, shop drawings, bid forms, and contracts

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Benefits

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

U.S. Export Control

This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

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By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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