What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction & Estimating Project Manager position at Lam Research?
The group you’ll be a part of
The Project Management Office (PMO) Preconstruction & Estimating Project Manager is part of Lam Research’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) organization. GWS delivers safe, sustainable, and high-value solutions that enable Lam’s business operations, including new construction, real estate, space planning, and utility infrastructure.
The impact you’ll make
The Preconstruction and Estimating Project Manager will lead the front-end planning, estimating, budgeting, bid strategy, and preconstruction process for Lam Research capital projects. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive preconstruction deliverables that include conceptual budgets, estimates of record, competitive bid packages, negotiated proposal reviews, scope analysis, project cost history, benchmark data, risk assessments, and funding support materials. The role will develop and maintain Lam Research benchmark data for key project scopes, building types, regions, and cost drivers, including cost per square foot, cost per cleanroom square foot, lab cost metrics, utility infrastructure unit costs, general conditions, escalation, contingency, and trade-specific benchmarks. The Preconstruction and Estimating Project Manager partners with project management, facilities, engineering, procurement, finance, EHS, quality, design partners, general contractors, and trade partners to improve cost predictability, support capital planning, align scope and budget, and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.
What You’ll Do
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The Project Management Office (PMO) Preconstruction & Estimating Project Manager is part of Lam Research’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) organization. GWS delivers safe, sustainable, and high-value solutions that enable Lam’s business operations, including new construction, real estate, space planning, and utility infrastructure.
The impact you’ll make
The Preconstruction and Estimating Project Manager will lead the front-end planning, estimating, budgeting, bid strategy, and preconstruction process for Lam Research capital projects. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive preconstruction deliverables that include conceptual budgets, estimates of record, competitive bid packages, negotiated proposal reviews, scope analysis, project cost history, benchmark data, risk assessments, and funding support materials. The role will develop and maintain Lam Research benchmark data for key project scopes, building types, regions, and cost drivers, including cost per square foot, cost per cleanroom square foot, lab cost metrics, utility infrastructure unit costs, general conditions, escalation, contingency, and trade-specific benchmarks. The Preconstruction and Estimating Project Manager partners with project management, facilities, engineering, procurement, finance, EHS, quality, design partners, general contractors, and trade partners to improve cost predictability, support capital planning, align scope and budget, and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.
What You’ll Do
- Lead assigned preconstruction and estimating efforts for capital projects, including conceptual budgets, ROM estimates, estimates of record, detailed cost models, bid packages, negotiated proposal reviews, scope analysis, risk items, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, escalation, contingency, and recommended award strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and apply Lam Research benchmark data and project cost history across scopes, facility types, regions, and cost drivers, including cost per square foot, cleanroom and lab metrics, utility infrastructure unit costs, general conditions, trade-specific benchmarks, productivity assumptions, and market trends.
- Support capital planning, business case development, funding approvals, and executive decision-making by preparing clear cost models, bid comparisons, benchmark analysis, procurement recommendations, basis of estimate documentation, and other funding support materials.
- Prepare and support procurement strategies by participating in contractor engagement, pre-bid meetings, scope alignment, bid leveling, commercial evaluation, estimate reconciliation, and internal presentations of bids and proposals.
- Coordinate with project management, facilities, engineering, procurement, finance, EHS, quality, design partners, general contractors, trade partners, and suppliers to align scope, budget, schedule, risk, constructability, procurement strategy, and execution readiness.
- Perform estimating tasks as needed, including quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, general requirements estimates, self-perform estimates, labor productivity analysis, and validation of trade-specific cost assumptions.
- Maintain fiscal discipline by documenting estimate assumptions, cost records, bid results, benchmark data, project cost history, risk exposure, escalation, contingency, and decision points before funding or contract commitments are made.
- Monitor market conditions, escalation, productivity factors, bid results, and forecast changes to reduce budget volatility, improve cost predictability, and support reliable capital forecasts.
- Drive continuous improvement of preconstruction and estimating tools, templates, cost coding, benchmark categories, estimate review processes, reporting standards, technology use, and project delivery best practices.
- Work professionally, ethically, and collaboratively while complying with company policies, site requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and project governance processes.
- Continuously develop technical proficiency in estimating, benchmarking, market intelligence, preconstruction, project controls, and capital project delivery; perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel to Lam Research sites and project locations as required, including international sites in Korea, Taiwan, India, Japan, and Malaysia, and U.S. campuses in Oregon and California. Less than 15%
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Preferred 8-10 years of construction project experience, including at least 5 years in construction estimating, preconstruction, project controls, procurement, or capital project delivery.
- Experience developing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, estimate reconciliations, negotiated proposal reviews, risk assessments, procurement recommendations, and basis-of-estimate documentation.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, quantity surveying, labor productivity, general conditions, escalation, contingency, risk-based estimating, and benchmark development, including cost history, unit-cost libraries, and market-cost analysis.
- Experience supporting complex capital projects in semiconductor, laboratory, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, utility infrastructure, warehouse, office, or similar technically complex environments.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, procurement documents, and contract exhibits, and effectively communicate cost information and recommendations to executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with estimating software, cost databases, project controls tools, scheduling platforms, BIM, Lean processes, and construction technology preferred.
- Project leadership experience, professional certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, PMP, LEED, Lean Six Sigma), and willingness to travel to global Lam Research sites are preferred.
- Masters degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture or Supply Chain is a plus.
- Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master.
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.