Senior Manager / Deputy Director - Facilities, Construction Management

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

The Sr Manager / Deputy Director, Construction & Capital Programs leads the execution of a $500M-$1B portfolio of semiconductor construction projects. Serving as GlobalFoundries' primary interface with the General Contractor, this role ensures safe, high-quality project delivery aligned with business, schedule, and budget goals. The position leads internal teams and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in large-scale semiconductor or advanced manufacturing construction, including cleanrooms, facility infrastructure, tool installation, specialty systems, and commissioning. This is based on site at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, VT, with weekday hours and occasional evening/weekend support.

Essential Responsibilities:

Construction Program Leadership

• Lead execution of a $500M-$1B semiconductor capital program.
• Serve as GlobalFoundries’ primary construction representative.
• Drive project strategy, governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Ensure delivery of safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

General Contractor Management

• Act as primary liaison with the General Contractor.
• Oversee contractor performance, issue resolution, and executive reviews.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Semiconductor Facility Construction

• Oversee construction and integration of cleanrooms, process tools, utilities, HVAC, specialty gas/chemical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and commissioning activities.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop construction and project management teams.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and Leadership teams.
• Align project execution with business and operational priorities.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs.

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Champion a world-class safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction execution, contractor management, and project controls.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
• Oher duties as assigned by director / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.

Experience

• 15+ years leading large industrial construction projects.
• 10+ years managing technical and project teams.
• Experience as an owner’s representative or client-side leader on major capital projects.
• Proven success delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing programs exceeding $500M in total project value.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing facilities and infrastructure.
• Experience with cleanroom construction, commissioning, tooling installation, and startup.
• Familiarity with specialty gas, chemicals, HVAC, utilities, electrical, controls, exhaust, and process cooling systems.
• Expertise in contracts, project controls, scheduling, risk, and budget management.

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and complex project execution.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and results-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with semiconductor fab expansions, greenfield, or brownfield projects.
• Advanced manufacturing facility construction experience.
• PE, PMP, CCM, or similar certification.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience leading multi-site or global construction programs.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $247,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.