About KAEKO:

KAEKO, Inc. is an A/E design firm with expert staff that plans, designs, and executes complex MEP projects in the semi-conductor industry as well as Mechanical and Production Engineering, Civil and Structural for land development projects. Our team includes engineering and design staff in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines.

At KAEKO we strive for the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle. We believe in managing client expectations through excellent communication. From project kick-off to completion, our team utilizes this approach to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

KAEKO is seeking a Tool Install Project Manager to join our team. The Tool Install Project Manager is responsible for supplier management, day-to-day operations, major project scope definition, schedule performance and budget monitoring and control. Thorough planning and execution management is critical to eliminate safety incidents and impacts to factory operations.These responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage multiple Semiconductor tool installation, conversion, and demolition projects as well as overseeing on site manufacturing programs
• Lead functional area teams of matrix employees to complete multiple small to large capital expense projects on site in any given year, including a contractor workforce of key trade companies in the Semiconductor construction industry.
• Be accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of the project team.
• Supplier management of day-to-day operations, major project scope definition, schedule performance, and budget monitoring and control thorough planning and execution management is critical to eliminate safety incidents and impacts to factory operations.
• Manage multiple projects at a time across diverse groups and stakeholders while optimizing solutions.
• Partner and collaborate successfully with key stakeholders including factory, facility owners, global supply management, central design, site construction, and suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day Functional Area Tool Install construction operations using lean principles to ensure a safe and quality work environment without interruptions to factory operations.
• Translate business and technical requirements into high-quality project designs that enable affordable and constructible solutions.
• Lead and successfully manage Construction projects to enable client businesses including new Fab modules Fab conversions Tool Installations and special building projects.
• Foster innovation and transform traditional construction practices by driving new methods and engineering solutions through leveraging industry insights.
• Transform the culture and set the pace relative to the best in the world for safety operational excellence innovation partnership customer service and making KAEKO the best place to work.
• Willingness to manage discussions with executive management drilling down to details and managing efforts hands-on if the need arises.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Skills to drive decision making and change at the cadence required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 4+ years of experience managing complex Tool Install projects will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in Project/Construction Management or Engineering
• Tool owner or construction leadership experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in the installation of process tool equipment.
• Medium, large-scale projects, and program management.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KAEKO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KAEKO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KAEKO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.