Project Manager

Description Position at CSM Group ABOUT US: We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy. Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. Better Together! Leading with safety is our no. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with. In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders and peers to better understand how we operate. SUMMARY: The Project Manager (PM) provides leadership, coordination, and oversight during all phases of construction for advanced technology facilities, including cleanroom expansions, high-purity system installations, and process mechanical upgrades. Rather than focusing on square footage, this role centers on the technical complexity, sequencing, and precision required in semiconductor manufacturing environments. The PM oversees planning, coordination, and execution efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with stringent semiconductor standards. This includes engaging stakeholders early, coordinating with design partners and specialty trade contractors, and proactively identifying and resolving potential conflicts before they impact critical path work. This position manages projects from a financial, technical, and constructability perspective in collaboration with designers, CPI, specialty contractors, and owner representatives. Success requires exceptional coordination, communication, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. This is a full-time FLSA-exempt role, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week with flexibility for additional hours as needed. INDUSTRY: Advanced Technology / Semiconductor Manufacturing Construction ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Preconstruction (10%) Leads or coordinates the development of detailed Scopes of Work for process mechanical systems, high-purity piping, and cleanroom infrastructure, incorporating input from estimating, engineering, and trade partners. Identifies and develops phasing plans and sequencing strategies to minimize disruption to ongoing operations and maintain alignment with semiconductor project milestones. Manages the intake, routing, and coordination of Bidders' Requests for Information (BRFIs), ensuring responses are technically validated through collaboration with engineering partners and subject-matter experts. Prepares and monitors submittal logs for critical semiconductor components, process equipment, and long-lead items. Construction (85%) Leads and coordinates construction activities for advanced technology facilities, including specialized trades supporting process mechanical, cleanroom, and high-purity utility systems. Ensures timely delivery of key project milestones while supporting adherence to semiconductor industry standards through collaboration with designers, CPI, specialty contractors, and owner teams. Facilitates resolution of technical or constructability issues by coordinating input from appropriate technical experts - ensuring the PM oversees and drives the process, rather than individually diagnosing all issues. Applies OSHA (and site-specific) safety requirements while enforcing semiconductor-specific protocols for high-purity, cleanroom, and process mechanical installations. Manages project cash flow and cost issues in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager (SPM) and Project Director (PD). Leads project execution per site master plans, ensuring alignment with broader advanced technology operational goals. Maintains daily logs of construction activities and uploads documentation to Procore. Reviews and monitors schedules; coordinates schedule impacts with trades, engineering, and stakeholders, particularly where sequencing affects semiconductor production or critical utilities. Post Construction (5%) Supports project closeout, including detailed as-built documentation for process mechanical and cleanroom systems. Follows up on warranty items and ensures proper turnover of advanced technology installations. Meets established deadlines and proactively communicates unavoidable delays or risks. Demonstrates initiative in achieving technical, operational, and client-driven goals. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience. 5 years of project management experience in advanced technology, cleanroom, or semiconductor environments (we can discuss whether this requirement should be softened for market traction). Strong knowledge of process mechanical systems, cleanroom construction, high-purity piping, and specialized HVAC for semiconductor manufacturing. Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, planning, design coordination, scheduling, and scope management for technically complex projects. Ability to adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. OSHA 30-Hr Training (recommended update from MIOSHA if the role is Austin-based). Familiarity with equipment operation (man lifts, cranes) and semiconductor-specific installation practices. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. VALUED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: LEED-AP and/or WELL-AP accreditation, especially with experience on high-performance or environmentally certified projects. STSC certification. Experience with Procore or semiconductor-specific scheduling and controls tools. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Communicates Effectively You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You attentively listen to others. You adjust to fit the audience and the message. You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization. You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions. Business Acumen You know how the business works You are knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization You know the competition You are aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace Ensures Accountability You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You act with a clear sense of ownership. You take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for supervising work. You conduct postmortems after milestone efforts-win or lose. Manages Conflict You step up to conflict and see it as an opportunity. You work out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. You facilitate breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives. You settle differences productively with minimum noise. Resourcefulness You effectively organize resources (people, material, etc.) to get things done. You effectively orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish your project. You get the most out of limited resources. You apply knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts. BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Medical, Dental & Vision Package Eligibility begins date of hire Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee Company provided annual HSA contributions Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA Paid Time Off 15 days' pay year Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount. Holiday Pay 6 Paid U.S. Holidays 2 Paid Floating Holidays Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year. Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning 100% vesting after 3 years of service Bi-weekly cell phone stipend Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year) Service includes eligible dependents Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth Wellness Program Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance Annual apparel allotment Corporate and Community Events Physical Demands & Work Environment - Jobsite The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees' tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position's essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.