Project Controls Manager - Global

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End market applications include micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device ICs and power semiconductors.

SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Group / Division

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description

KLA is seeking a Project Controls Manager (PCM) with expertise in cost estimating, cost control, planning & scheduling, and contracts. The PCM will work closely with Corporate Facilities, Contractors, Architect/Engineering Firms, Consultants, Regulatory, Legal, Real Estate, Finance, Purchasing, Insurance and other internal teams to own cost, schedule and contract management for all capital projects. Responsibilities include coordinating executive level reporting (monthly, quarterly, MBR, QBR, Strat Plans, FRAMs), issuing project level and portfolio level reports, and supporting the Long Range Plan.

The role requires the PCM to be on site with up to 30% travel (primarily Europe with occasional travel to APAC sites).

Scope and Responsibilities

Handle a broad range of projects ranging in dollar value and complexity from simple to sophisticated manufacturing retrofit projects. Collaborate with corporate management to acquire project funding (FRAM), lead objective cost reporting to senior management, support Project Managers during bid solicitation, tabulation, evaluation, and award, and manage consultants and possibly lead FTEs in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in commercial and industrial construction project controls (cost control, scheduling, estimating).
• Experience in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping/MEP scope preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for estimate analysis, bid evaluations, budget monitoring, cash flow analysis, risk analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and benchmarking.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in construction cost and schedule management.
• Proficiency with estimation from conceptual to definitive construction estimates.

Software Skills

• Expertise in Primavera (P6), estimation software such as Timberline or similar, cost application Procore.
• Advanced Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and email.
• Power BI knowledge a plus.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cash health plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Global bonus plan.
• Share scheme.
• Rewards scheme.
• Life assurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities for all aspects of the hiring process and employment.