Shutdown Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor FacilitiesFremont, CA
The Construction Shutdown Project Manager serves as the Owner's Representative responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing facility shutdowns and outage-driven construction activities within active semiconductor manufacturing environments. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and business stakeholders to develop shutdown strategies, manage schedules and resources, coordinate critical work activities, and ensure shutdown scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and project requirements. The Shutdown Project Manager plays a key role in minimizing operational disruption while supporting successful project delivery, facility reliability, and continuous manufacturing operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Engineering
1+ years of experience working in either design or construction of projects. Labs, Semiconductor, and/or Critical Facility Construction is preferred.
PMP, CCM, or EIT is a plus
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
History of strong client relations and people management skills
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills are fundamental to the success of facility project managers
Skills to identify issues and proactively respond to project issues
Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of facility shutdowns and outage-driven projects across the campus
Develop and maintain the shutdown master schedule, forecast resource needs, and identify milestone dates
Balance onsite contractor and maintenance resources across multiple projects and shutdown activities
Organize and maintain project history, schedules, and forecasting information using Microsoft Project and Excel
Develop, update, and maintain shutdown procedures, planning tools, and readiness documentation
Coordinate shutdown activities with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Business Unit Managers, and Facilities teams
Conduct shutdown planning, priority, and readiness meetings and provide updates to project stakeholders and management
Prepare shutdown reports, status updates, and post-shutdown summaries for leadership and stakeholders
Develop shutdown management plans including logistics plans, traffic management plans, organizational charts, risk assessments, and field leadership schedules
Liaise with operations and maintenance teams to validate project scope, isolation requirements, maintenance activities, and execution strategies
Coordinate contractor activities including work scoping, logistics, execution planning, and completion tracking
Monitor shutdown safety KPIs, schedule adherence, execution performance, and risks, and communicate findings to key stakeholders
Chair shutdown readiness meetings and maintain readiness tracking tools
Ensure shutdown work scopes are fully developed, reviewed, and prepared prior to execution
Support implementation of safety programs, safety discussions, site safety meetings, and safe work execution practices
Promote accountability, collaboration, risk management, problem solving, and continuous improvement across project teams
Support development of a positive team culture focused on communication, safety teamwork, and operational excellence
Participate in and support incident and event investigations
Long Term Disability
401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
15 days of paid time off
8 paid national holidays
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Salary Range
$120,000 - $180,000 USD
At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, andequitableworkplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.