Project Controls Manager - Global

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 IC’s 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.

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/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a Project Controls Manager (PCM) with expertise in cost estimating, cost control, planning & scheduling, and contracts! Working closely with all members of the Corporate Facilities team, Contractors, Architect / Engineering Firms, Consultants, Regulatory, as well as KLA’s internal teams from Legal, Real Estate, Finance, Purchasing, and Insurance you will take ownership of cost, schedule, and contracts for all capital projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with all GWS team members to coordinate the executive level reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis such as MBR, QBR, Strat Plans and FRAMs. The PCM will be responsible for issuing project level and portfolio level reports supporting the GWS team in bringing together project level information to support the Long-Range Plan

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in commercial and industrial construction in project controls (Cost Control, Scheduling, and Estimating)
• Experience gained in microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping / MEP scope is preferable with experience in other related industries also being welcomed

Scope Responsibility

• Handling a broad range of projects ranging in dollar value and complexity from simple to sophisticated manufacturing retrofit projects. The scope of responsibilities span from collaborating closely with corporate management to assist in acquiring project funding (FRAM), through leading and objectively reporting project cost basis to senior management.
• Reporting on cost, schedule, risk, contracts, and issues on all capital projects globally
• Supporting the Project Managers (PMs) during bid solicitation, tabulation, evaluation, and award.
• Managing consultants, and possibly lead FTEs in the future.

Position Summary

• Developing, with the project team, project funding documents, assisting in budget, schedule, organisational change, cost and schedule risk analysis, cash flow analysis, and developing historical cost data for benchmarking purposes. In addition, they will review and analyse engineering and contractor cost estimates, bids, change orders, invoices, labor rates, physical engineering/construction progress, etc. The project controls manager will be responsible for budgeting, tracking, and controlling KLA costs as well as engineer/contractor costs. This role requires the PCM to be onsite. Travel ~ Up to 30% (Primarily Europe with occasional travel to APAC sites)

Technical Ability Requirements:

• The Project Controls Manager should have strong technical knowledge in construction cost and schedule management. In addition, the individual must have strong analytical skills for estimate analysis, bid evaluations, budget monitoring, cash flow analysis, risk analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative Risk modeling) and benchmarking project costs. Our successful candidate should have a good understanding of all types of estimating from conceptual through definitive construction estimates with knowledge of computer systems using excel, data base programs, scheduling software, spreadsheets, power point, word processing and e-mail. The individual must have strong skills in leader ship, communication, and problem solving

Software Skills: Expert in Primavera (P6) planning software, estimation software such as timberline or similar, cost applications (Ecosys or Skire), Excel, Visio and other Office Tools, PowerBi would be plus.

What we will offer you?

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA’s benefits package includes:

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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• Extensive experience in project controls (Cost Control, Scheduling, and Estimating) on commercial and industrial building construction projects

• Preferred experience in the microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping/MEP scope

• Experience in other related industries is also acceptable

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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