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.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, 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
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
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
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.