SBR Jobs recruits construction leadership for semiconductor, advanced manufacturing and other high tech facility work in San Jose and Silicon Valley. Direct-hire only: the project managers, superintendents, MEP leaders and preconstruction talent who build cleanrooms, fabs, tool installs and process facilities.
A different kind of industrial construction
Advanced manufacturing projects in Silicon Valley are driven by process, not square footage. Cleanroom protocols, process piping, specialty gases, vibration criteria and tool install schedules shape every decision, and much of the work happens inside operating plants where a missed shutdown window is expensive. The people who run this work well tend to come from a short list of builders and trade contractors, and they are usually committed to a program for years.
Who we recruit for in Silicon Valley
General contractors and construction managers
Advanced technology groups delivering cleanrooms, fabs, R&D space and pilot lines for owners across Santa Clara County and Fremont.
Mechanical, electrical and process contractors
Process piping, mechanical, electrical and controls contractors that need project managers, superintendents and estimators who know the work.
Owner facility and capital teams
Owner-side construction managers and capital project leads for manufacturers that build and retool continuously.
Tool install and hookup
Leaders for tool install, hookup and sustaining construction programs inside operating facilities.
Roles we place
- Project Executive
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Manager
- General Superintendent
- Superintendent
- MEP Superintendent
- Process Piping Project Manager
- Tool Install Project Manager
- Preconstruction Manager
- Senior Estimator
- QA/QC Manager
- Owner’s Representative
What we screen for
We ask which facility types a candidate has built, whether they have run base build, tool install or both, how they managed work in a live plant, and what the owner’s team would say about them. Experience in labs, pharmaceutical plants, data centers and hospitals can transfer, and we say which is which.
How a search works
- Define the seat. We start with the program, the delivery method, who the role reports to, and what the last person in the seat did well or missed.
- Recruit the people who are not looking. Most of the builders worth hiring are employed and busy. We reach them directly, in confidence, and present the ones whose project history matches the work.
- Close and stay close. We manage the offer, the counteroffer and the start date, and we stay in touch with both sides after the hire.
Frequently asked questions
Who recruits construction managers for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects in Silicon Valley?
SBR Jobs (Silicon Beach Recruiter) is a direct-hire construction recruiting firm that places project managers, superintendents, MEP leaders and preconstruction talent with the contractors and owners building cleanrooms, fabs and process facilities in San Jose and Silicon Valley. Call 424-352-6241 or start a search online.
What experience matters most for a cleanroom or fab project manager?
Time on process-driven work: cleanrooms, tool install, process piping and work inside an operating plant. The delivery method and the owner matter too, because expectations on schedule, safety and documentation vary a great deal from one owner to the next.
Can builders from other sectors move into advanced manufacturing construction?
Often, yes. Project managers and superintendents from life science, pharmaceutical, data center and hospital work already manage complex MEP systems and strict protocols. We identify which candidates are proven in the sector and which are strong adjacent hires so you can decide with clear information.
Do you recruit for trade contractors on these projects?
Yes. We recruit for mechanical, electrical, process piping and controls contractors as well as general contractors, construction managers and owner teams.
Is the search confidential?
Yes. Employers can run a confidential search, and candidates can talk with us without their current employer knowing. SBR Jobs places direct-hire, permanent roles only and does not do temp or contract staffing.
Open seat on an advanced manufacturing program?
Tell us the role, the program and your timeline. Call 424-352-6241 or send the details online.
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