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Micron Technology

Manager, Construction Cost

Micron Technology
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingapore, SingaporeFull-time1 months ago
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About the role

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Manager of Global Procurement Construction Should Cost at Micron, a semiconductor company. Leads a team of should cost analysts to standardize cost estimating practices, support major capital construction projects, and drive cost certainty through analytics and stakeholder collaboration.

IDMFull-timeGlobal Procurement

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactive Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify project cost opportunities that enhance competitiveness and ensure successful project execution.
  • Manage 3rd Party PQS: Manage the delivery of project achievement estimates through multiple phases. Coordinate with third-party PQS or equivalent experience providers to ensure timely delivery and alignment with Micron standards.
  • Define estimating tasks, due dates, templates, and work breakdown structure alignment, and ensure reconciliation between EPC, AE, and PQS estimates while clearly identifying gaps, risks, and next steps.
  • Support value engineering efforts and establish and track Target Value Design and affordability targets in collaboration with project teams.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with stakeholders to apply the best should cost models for various project delivery methods and strategies (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build).
  • Empower Procurement: Equip procurement partners with essential tools and platforms for data-driven decision-making; provide consultation on negotiation strategies and fact packs.
  • Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the company (e.g., Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, Operations) to ensure overall project success.
  • Provide Insights: Offer insights on procurement cost-related aspects, including systems, processes, competitiveness benchmarking, and opportunities.
  • Mentorship and Development: Supervise, Mentor, coach, and develop team members across multiple regions, promoting best practice-based solutions.
  • Data Collaboration: Work with business analytics and smart manufacturing teams to develop a database for maintaining, tracking, and reporting key cost data in relation to global economic trends.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant project and management experience in cost management, quantity surveying, construction procurement, or analytics within large capital project environments, particularly in Cleanroom/Hospital/Pharmaceutical or high-tech manufacturing related projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, data analysis, and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), with the ability to analyze and summarize complex cost data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, incorporating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmarking concepts.
  • Demonstrated construction & cost estimating / Cost management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with should cost methodologies (e.g. clean sheet, liner price performance, benchmarking).
  • Excellent communication, consulting, and presentation skills.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Is highly skilled in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates strong communication, influencing stakeholders and able to communicate complex cost insights effectively to senior leaders.
  • Embraces a positive attitude for collaborating across different global regions and cultures.
  • Is agile in adopting new methods and tools for continuous improvement.
  • Thrives in a global, fast-paced, and dynamic environment and can support occasional travel.