Tool Install Project Manager

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a tool install project manager for one of their top semiconductor clients. As a Tool Install Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of advanced semiconductor equipment installations that enable factory expansion, technology node transitions, and capacity growth. This role is critical to delivering multimillion-dollar capital projects that directly impact manufacturing output, product ramp schedules, and long-term business success. You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and external contractors to safely deliver world-class manufacturing capability—ensuring excellence in safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational readiness.

End-to-End Project Leadership

Lead semiconductor tool installation projects from concept through production handoff

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources across the full lifecycle

Develop and maintain integrated schedules, critical path analyses, and forecasts

Monitor project performance, spend, and risk to ensure successful delivery

Tool Installation & Factory Readiness

Oversee installation of advanced semiconductor equipment (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, metrology, implant, wet processing, packaging, sub-fab systems)

Ensure cleanroom and bay readiness, utilities availability, and successful system hook-up

Coordinate installation sequencing and resource planning across multiple concurrent projects

Cross-Functional & Contractor Leadership

Partner with construction, facilities, manufacturing, process and equipment engineering teams, and vendors

Lead contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract execution

Manage contractor performance, productivity, and compliance

Safety & Risk Management

Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all activities

Ensure compliance with safety protocols including LOTO, chemical safety, high-voltage work, and rigging

Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain, construction delays, utilities, and design changes

Operational Impact & Continuous Improvement

Support factory startups, expansions, and technology conversions

Enable production continuity, ramp schedules, and capacity targets

Capture lessons learned and drive best-known methods (BKMs) across sites

Manage multiple concurrent capital projects, often in the multimillion-dollar range

Salary ranges from $75,000 - 103,000 per year based on qualifications and years of experience.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or pharma industry, facilities, tool installation, or capital project management

Proven experience managing scope, schedule, cost, contractors, and cross-functional teams

Familiarity with semiconductor cleanroom environments and manufacturing equipment

Strong knowledge of project controls, risk management, and tools such as Microsoft Project Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification

Experience in wafer fabrication facilities and tool install management

Greenfield fab startup or large-scale expansion experience

Track record leading capital projects exceeding $10M

Exposure to advanced semiconductor process technologies or global project leadership

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].