Project/Construction Senior Manager
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
AMD seeks an experienced, ambitious Facilities Engineer Sr. Manager to lead AMD and outsourced project managers globally. The candidate will:
- Oversee AMD’s global real estate capital plan, managing resources and budgets for worldwide project execution
- Collaborate with business unit leads on facilities capital replacement, office, lab, and data center projects
- Provide expertise in infrastructure design and lab development to support multigeneration product lines
- Independently evaluate project requests and advise leadership on viability, approach, budget, and schedule, aligning with corporate and business unit goals
- Manage project design, permitting, and construction using established processes and expertise
- Exhibit assertive leadership and strong communication skills, balancing multiple business unit priorities with operational needs and partnering with stakeholders across all levels in design and construction
- Drive continuous improvement in project planning, reporting, and delivery
- Manage daily client interactions, relationships, and expectations
- Collaborate with local integrated facilities management team
- Hold internal and external project managers accountable for high-quality delivery
- Develop and enforce clear processes for consistent project execution, reporting, and closeout
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of facilities systems to communicate project requirements clearly
- Prepare agendas, maintain master budgets and timelines, and secure stakeholder approvals
- Comply with corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
- Partner with building/facility personnel to meet quality, service, cost, and profit goals
- Continuously improve skills and stay updated on industry best practices
- Apply working knowledge of MEP concepts, systems, and designs for office, data centers, and electronics labs
- Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects
- Develop ROM-level project estimates for funding approvals based on program documents
- Monitor project progress via site visits, procurement tracking, and GC weekly reports
- Select and manage project teams and resources, including subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and partners through bidding and vendor selection
- Review and approve requisitions, change orders, and invoices
- Oversee documentation preparation and completion (contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.)
- Follow AMD policies, obtain necessary approvals, navigate local permitting, and secure final project acceptance
- MEP Technical Proficiency
- Client Focus
- Innovative
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Multi-Tasking
- Consultation
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
- Project or construction management experience in a high-tech environment required:
- Extensive experience directly related to an engineering/construction project accountability role
- Extensive experience managing direct reports
- Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred
- Experience with managing technical infrastructure with respect to MEPSF systems preferred or any similar combination of education and experience
- Certification in PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred
- Solid understanding of the construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite
- Proficiency with project management tools
- Willing/able to travel
- Strong organization with proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform duties under deadline pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Detail oriented and thorough
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred