Deputy Construction Manager

On Site in Phoenix, AZ

An industry leading engineering and construction organization is seeking a Deputy Construction Manager to help deliver highly specialized water infrastructure supporting one of the nation's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing programs. This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction professional with experience in commercial or semiconductor projects to play a critical leadership role from design coordination through commissioning. You will work alongside experienced project leaders while helping drive quality, safety, scheduling, and execution on technically complex utility systems.

This Role Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to one of the largest advanced manufacturing construction programs in the United States.
• High visibility position supporting complex engineering and construction operations.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and owner teams.
• Exposure to large scale semiconductor and mission critical infrastructure projects.
• Long term career growth supporting technically challenging capital projects.

Focus

• Assist the Construction Manager with coordinating all phases of Ultra Pure Water (UPW) infrastructure projects, from preconstruction activities through startup and final completion.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with contractors, engineers, field personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, schematics, BIM models, and technical documentation to support project execution.
• Assist with constructability reviews, scheduling, sequencing, and field coordination to maintain project milestones.
• Monitor construction quality, ensuring installations comply with project specifications, applicable codes, and safety standards.
• Participate in contractor meetings, progress reviews, inspections, and issue resolution activities.
• Help manage project documentation, RFIs, change documentation, quality records, and schedule updates.
• Support project controls activities including forecasting, progress tracking, cost awareness, and reporting.
• Promote OSHA compliant jobsite practices while fostering a culture focused on safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Assist with commissioning preparation and turnover activities to support successful project completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction or semiconductor construction experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of Ultra Pure Water (UPW) system construction, from initial design through system startup and project completion.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, project documentation, and applicable building codes.
• Experience supporting mechanical, electrical, and control integrated water systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction documentation tools.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is welcomed but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing facility construction.
• Chinese or Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
• Comfortable performing work in elevated locations, including the use of ladders, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, catwalks, and rooftop access when required.

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