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This position manages large to mega size complex projects. It is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the allocation and utilization of the department resources and personnel. This position is strategic in nature and responsible for achieving contractual obligations, client satisfaction, personnel safety and financial viability on multiple Global Fluor projects worldwide.

• Provide functional leadership and governance across multi-billion-dollar semiconductor programs, coordinating EPCs, OEMs, and owner teams to deliver disciplined CQV processes, risk mitigation, and first-time-right performance aligned with fab ramp, yield, and reliability objectives.
• Lead end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution for large-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects (fabs, expansions, and tool installs), ensuring safe startup, schedule adherence, and seamless turnover to operations for cleanroom, process utilities, and complex manufacturing systems.
• Participate in bid/no bid and proposal/estimate reviews, with specific focus on pre-commissioning, , commissioning, testing and hand-over execution issues, field staffing requirements, cost estimates, project schedules, and project risk issues
• Perform reviews of active Fluor projects to ensure that project performance is in accordance with plan
• As required, participate in, conduct client, supplier, partner, and/or subcontractor meetings to assist in strategies to win projects or resolving issues
• Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback
• Other duties as assigned

Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning and system start-up activities for the base build of a semiconductor fabrication facility, ensuring all systems and equipment meet design specifications and operational requirements. This role works closely with scheduling from project inception to ensure construction sequencing is aligned with startup and commissioning sequencing. This role oversees development of commissioning sequences and schedules, start-up plans, manages testing and validation processes, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve readiness for startup. Key responsibilities include scheduling and resource coordination, troubleshooting system issues, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving timely handover to operations. Key expertise required includes strong leadership, technical knowledge of complex Fab systems, certifying cleanrooms to operating standards, phased execution strategies (enabling portions of the cleanroom to come online ready for tool install while others are still under construction), system dependencies which affect startup, system turndown challenges during initial loads (and how to resolve / mitigate those), and experience with semiconductor industry standards.

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-four (24) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

• Utilize insight and experience to provide recommendations on strategy, best practices and other operational issues
• Collaborate with Fluor functional leaders to implement continuous improvement initiatives consistently across offices and projects
• Understand the current capabilities of automation tools and ensure that they are being utilized to the full benefit of the department and project
• Support sales efforts by assisting in sales presentations, estimates and proposals including negotiating commercial terms
• Develop and execute the appropriate section of the project procedures manual for the project assigned
• Maintain a safe work environment by administering a proactive environmental, health and safety program oriented towards pre-commissioning, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and start up activities and zero accidents
• Improve personal technical, commercial, and organizational knowledge and skills as required, participate in client, supplier, partner, and/or subcontractor meetings to assist in strategies to win projects or resolving issues
• Align and incorporate new team members through coaching and/or other orientation practices
• Work jointly with Fluor organizations, manage needs, performance appraisals, salary administration, training, and professional development of commissioning and start up resources, ensuring that every employee has annual written performance feed-back
• Fulfill contract and Operating System Requirement (OSR)/Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP) requirement by ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of the project contract are clearly defined, documented and followed by the Fluor team
• Develop and adhere to site business plan by monitoring budgets, performance and utilization, and provides periodic reporting for the respective site

• Fifteen (15) years of commissioning/start up management experience and ten (10) years of experience managing large to mega size complex, pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, operations and start up projects
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel on a short notice both internationally and domestically for short and long term assignments
• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to achieve business and project results
• Ability to develop and implement a detailed and integrated startup process and plan
• Ability to develop, implement and manage proposals, budgets and business plans
• Twelve (12) years of experience in discipline operations and/or commissioning and start up
• Experienced in Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK), Program Management Consultant (PMC), Engineering & Procurement (EP), Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction/Construction Management (EPFC/CM), Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC), Construction Management (CM) , Front End Loading (FEL), Front End Engineering & Design (FEED), pre-commissioning, commissioning, training, start up, etc., type project for strategic planning, implementation and execution
• Experience in project business risk management framework (BRMF) reviews and follow up for mitigation planning and execution
• Client side and international assignment experience
• Ability to build effective relationships with client, project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and vendor personnel
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office suite of software programs, knowledge management portals and communities, Lotus Notes, Primavera and MS Project scheduling programs
• Ability to speak/read multiple languages

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $309,500.00