Senior Project Manager - Capital Construction

About the role

KLA's Global Workplace Services (GWS) team builds workplace environments that support teamwork, innovation and productivity, covering site improvements, safety protocols, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. This Senior Project Manager role delivers capital projects independently, from inception through construction, and works with Project Controls, procurement, accounts payable and senior management. It is a hybrid role (3 days per week onsite) based at the Global HQ in Milpitas, CA, with up to 25% travel within the US.

Key responsibilities

• Run, design and deliver capital projects independently, defining, leading, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and schedule
• Work with Project Controls on cost plans, estimates and scenario analysis for funding approval
• Monitor and report project costs, including commitments, change trends, accruals, cash flow and depreciation forecasts
• Manage the source-to-pay process with Project Controls, Procurement and Accounts Payable, including competitive bidding, award, contracting, PO issuance and supplier payments
• Provide periodic reports to senior management and stakeholders, and track performance metrics and benchmarks
• Build relationships with jurisdictions to understand permits and expedite planning and construction
• Lead architectural and engineering drawing reviews with EHS, Global Engineering, security, IT, end users and technical SMEs
• Identify cost savings and avoidance opportunities, visit sites as needed, and partner with the EHS and IFM teams
• Learn how KLA products fit into facility infrastructure and work with engineers, designers, consultants and contractors to plan, procure, implement and close projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with eight years of experience in capital construction program and project management
• Deep knowledge of construction and MEP systems and related data and technology tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent the business to senior executives
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across groups and levels, and strong project team management skills
• Ability to plan strategically and tactically, and to travel within the US (25% or less)
• Adaptable to projects of different size and pace, including a live campus environment

Required skills

• Conceptual estimating and knowledge of construction projects from design development to construction documents, submittals and permit restrictions
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand MEP systems

What we offer

• Base pay range of $121,500 to $178,233 annually
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave