Semiconductor Construction Administrator / Korean-English Translator

We are seeking a highly organized and bilingual Construction Project Administrator / Korean-English Translator to support the successful execution of a major semiconductor construction project. This position will work onsite and serve as a key administrative and communication link between the project management team, construction contractors, Korean-speaking personnel, engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Korean and English, possess strong administrative and organizational skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment. Construction, semiconductor, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial project experience is strongly preferred.

Success in this position requires more than simply translating conversations. The successful candidate will understand the importance of accurate communication, timely project administration, cultural awareness, and construction-site coordination. This individual will help ensure that information moves efficiently between Korean-speaking and English-speaking members of the project team while keeping project documentation and administrative activities organized and current.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Administration

•           Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and project team.

•           Maintain project documentation, correspondence, meeting minutes, logs, reports, and other project records.

•           Assist with document control, including tracking drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and other project documentation.

•           Prepare and maintain project trackers, spreadsheets, contact lists, and status reports.

•           Coordinate meetings, site meetings, conference calls, and project events.

•           Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed meeting minutes, and distribute action items.

•           Track action items and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.

•           Assist with project schedules, manpower reports, daily reports, and progress tracking.

•           Support onboarding and administrative coordination for contractors, vendors, and project personnel.

•           Assist with purchase orders, invoices, timesheets, expense reports, and other administrative processes as required.

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Korean-English Translation & Interpretation

•           Provide professional Korean-English and English-Korean interpretation during onsite meetings, construction discussions, coordination meetings, and daily interactions.

•           Translate project-related emails, reports, procedures, presentations, technical documents, meeting minutes, and other written materials.

•           Facilitate communication between Korean-speaking project personnel and English-speaking management, contractors, engineers, and vendors.

•           Interpret technical and construction terminology accurately and in the appropriate context.

•           Assist Korean-speaking personnel with understanding project procedures, site requirements, safety expectations, schedules, and administrative processes.

•           Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive project, personnel, contractual, or business information.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

•           Fluency in Korean and English, both written and spoken.

•           Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

•           Ability to translate and interpret accurately in a professional construction environment.

•           Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

•           Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

•           Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural, and highly collaborative environment.

•           Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

•           Willingness to work onsite at a semiconductor construction project.

Preferred Qualifications

•           2 years of experience in construction administration, project coordination, engineering administration, or a related field.

•           Experience working on semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, data center, pharmaceutical, or other highly technical construction projects.

•           Previous experience supporting Korean-owned or Korean-led construction, engineering, manufacturing, or technology organizations.

•           Familiarity with construction terminology, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation.

•           Experience with construction management or document-control software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

•           Experience providing technical or business interpretation in a construction or engineering environment.

Core Competencies

•           Korean-English bilingual communication

•           Construction project administration

•           Document control

•           Meeting coordination and minute-taking

•           Technical translation and interpretation

•           Organization and time management

•           Attention to detail

•           Professional communication

•           Cross-cultural communication

•           Problem solving

•           Confidentiality and professionalism

•           Ability to work independently and as part of a project team

AM Technical Solutions (AM), founded in 1994, is a proven and licensed architect, engineering, and construction firm. Our company delivers the entire scope of work for high-tech construction projects on schedule, on budget, and at the level of quality required by customers.

The AM core foundation was built on quality programs that optimized semiconductor facility operations. As the company developed, AM added core competencies on pre-construction, procurement, and construction. Further, through strategic acquisitions, we added design, commissioning, and validation to create a complete end-to-end solution for high-tech construction project delivery.

AMTS AE is a licensed Engineering and Architecture, Business Unit of AM Technical Solutions. At AMTS AE, we focus on providing design and consulting services for advanced technology, government, university, and industrial clients, specializing in research, pilot lines, manufacturing, cleanrooms, and advanced laboratories. We also provide start-up consulting, process improvements, industrial engineering, and high-tech operations support.

For more information, please visit www.amts.com