Construction Project Manager - Semiconductor - Lafayette, IN
New Yesterday
Worldwide Professional Solutions is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Construction Project Manager to join our growing team in Lafayette, Indiana, starting onsite at the project in August 2025 on a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing construction project.
Successful candidates for this position will have demonstrated Construction Project Management success with previous construction experience working directly with a mechanical contractor and must be self-motivated, technical skilled, highly organized, clearly communicate and have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Candidates work history must represents increased levels of responsibility on a progressive basis throughout career. Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience a plus.
Project Manager with over 5 years of experience in overseeing the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of Automation Systems on construction projects. This role leads collaboration with our EPCM prime contractor representative (Work Package Owner) to ensure scope designs are implemented safely, functionally, and compliantly. Responsibilities include reviewing Engineering and Project documents (P&IDs, specifications, procedures, scope), bids, and driving subcontractor engagement throughout the design and installation phases. The role supports the EPCM WPO in submittal and RFIs administration, procurement, value engineering, and construction, including multi-trade coordination, performance tracking, means and method deviation approvals, and change request reviews. Furthermore, this position involves system walkdowns, construction test pack reviews, and support for turnover, shakedown, and system startup as necessary.
*Local Candidates Highly Preferred. A relocation package may be available for outstanding candidates. Per-Diem is not available for this role. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the USA*
Project start date estimate January 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and feasibility for the following systems: Gas detection, Fire Alarm, Oxygen Monitoring, Data, Security and Honeywell BMS Systems.
- Provide technical expertise to resolve design and implementation challenges.
- Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and operational phases.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to address system discrepancies.
- Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures in all aspects of electrical and instrumentation work.
- Act as the client's representative to review submittals from the AE for BAS.
- In early design phases provide guidance to the AE on site cabling infrastructure concepts.
- Ensure focus on the project's sustainability ambitions
- Ensure site wide coordination of cabling design solutions
- Assist in determining best main electrical routes and electrical route philosophy for the facility, assist with clash detection via 3D model throughout the design phase. assist with system boundary definition for ease of commissioning
- Review and participate in 3D model reviews of facility and large equipment modules,
- Review space coordination and equipment routing plans into the facility during construction phase.
- Participate in constructability reviews with site construction team.
- Review SOWs and RFPs.
- Assist in review of selected contractor submittals and tendering advice in relation to the submittals from the main contracting engineering firm
- Facilitate and provide oversight of the reviews on and after the transition phase between engineering designers and selected contractors.
- Assist site construction teams and project controls teams for construction progress.
- Ensure acceptable quality of design and installations.
- Drive progress and coordination to ensure schedule, cost and quality targets are met.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation systems construction within industrial or engineering projects, preferably in pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or manufacturing sectors.
- Experience with Honeywell Automation Systems is a must.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles and standards.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in E&I systems.
- Familiarity with relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in electrical or instrumentation engineering, project management, or a related field.
- Experience with commissioning, validation, and startup activities for E&I systems.
- Knowledge of automation and control systems.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, or related field preferred
- Equivalent experience in the field will be considered in lieu of formal education.
This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment.
World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- Location:
- Lafayette
- Job Type:
- FullTime