Powering the Next Generation of American Manufacturing

High-tech industrial construction is leading a historic resurgence in the built environment. Driven by the CHIPS Act, the EV revolution, and the push for supply chain sovereignty, these are not just "factories"—they are the most complex machines on earth, housed within a building shell.

From Semiconductor Fabs requiring nanometer-level vibration control to EV Gigafactories demanding massive dry room environments, the construction stakes have never been higher.

iRecruit.co is the specialized recruiting partner for the Advanced Manufacturing sector. We recruit the construction leadership, MEP experts, and Tool Install teams capable of delivering these mega-projects on aggressive, fast-track schedules. We understand that in this sector, speed-to-market is the only metric that matters.

Beyond the Tilt-Wall: Why This Sector is Different

Standard industrial or warehousing experience does not translate to high-tech manufacturing. A Project Manager who excels at building distribution centers will fail in a semiconductor fab.

We recruit talent who understand the unique variables of Process-Critical Construction:

• Complex Process Utilities: Management of hazardous process gasses (HPM), ultra-pure water (UPW), and chemical distribution systems.
• Basebuild vs. Tool Install: Understanding the critical handoff between constructing the facility (Basebuild) and hooking up the manufacturing equipment (Tool Install).
• Extreme Environmental Controls: delivering ISO 5 Cleanrooms for chips or -40°F Dew Point Dry Rooms for battery production.
• Vibration & Tolerance: Managing waffle slabs and structural isolation for sensitive lithography and metrology equipment.

Project Types We Support

We recruit across the full spectrum of the "Hard Tech" industrial base.

Semiconductor Fabrication (Fabs)

Recruiting for the massive mega-sites and supplier ecosystems (supply chain support) driving the chip industry. We understand the distinction between the Cleanroom, Sub-Fab, and CUP (Central Utility Plant).

EV Battery & Gigafactories

Staffing the battery belt. We place leaders experienced in the unique safety protocols and aggressive scaling of Li-Ion and solid-state battery manufacturing plants.

Aerospace & Defense

Sourcing talent for high-bay integration facilities, composite manufacturing, and secure environments (SCIFs) requiring clearances.

Robotics & Automation

Supporting the construction of highly automated assembly lines where the building must integrate seamlessly with conveyor, gantry, and AGV systems.

Core Roles We Recruit

We segment our recruiting to match the specific phases of high-tech project delivery.

1. Basebuild Leadership (The Shell & Core)

• Industrial Project Directors: Leaders capable of managing $500M+ scopes and multi-contractor campuses.
• Site Superintendents: Experts in steel erection, concrete, and massive-scale logistics management.
• Safety Managers (CSP/CHST): Professionals who can enforce safety cultures on sites with 3,000+ craft workers.

2. MEP & Process Systems (The Lifeblood)

• Mechanical Project Managers: Specialists in high-purity piping, orbital welding, and industrial HVAC.
• Electrical Superintendents: Managing the medium-voltage distribution and substations required to power these energy-hungry facilities.
• Process Utility Coordinators: The bridge between the construction team and the process engineers.

3. Tool Install & Integration (The Finish Line)

• Tool Install Managers: Leaders who manage the "Hookup" phase, coordinating the lateral connections from the main headers to the tools.
• QA/QC Managers: ensuring protocol adherence for clean build requirements (L1/L2/L3 cleaning protocols).
• BIM/VDC Managers: Managing the intense spatial coordination required in the Sub-Fab.

4. Project Controls

• Schedulers (P6): Experts in managing "just-in-time" equipment delivery and fast-track resource loading.
• Cost Engineers: Managing change orders and cash flow on billion-dollar capital programs.

Solving the "Mega-Project" Talent Crisis

The sheer volume of simultaneous mega-projects has created a war for talent. iRecruit.co gives you the edge.

The Challenge: Remote Locations

The Solution: Many new fabs and factories are being built in greenfield locations far from major metros. We specialize in finding traveling superintendents and leaders willing to relocate to emerging industrial hubs.

The Challenge: The "Clean" vs. "Dirty" Build

The Solution: We screen for candidates who understand Clean Build Protocols. A superintendent who doesn't respect the "line of demarcation" can ruin a cleanroom schedule.

The Challenge: Federal Compliance

The Solution: With CHIPS Act and DOD funding comes strings attached. We find Project Managers familiar with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and federal reporting requirements.

Active Markets: Where We Recruit

We are active in the new "Silicon" geographies reshaping the US map:

• The Silicon Desert (Arizona): Phoenix, Chandler, Casa Grande.
• The Silicon Heartland (Ohio/Midwest): Columbus, New Albany, and the growing battery belt.
• The Silicon Hills (Texas): Austin, Taylor, Sherman.
• Upstate New York: The expanding semiconductor corridor.
• The Southeast Battery Belt: Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Carolinas.

Build the Future of Industry

High-Tech Industrial projects are the most schedule-sensitive builds in the world.A delay in "First Wafer" or "Start of Production" costs millions in lost revenue and market share.

iRecruit.co acts as your strategic partner, deploying the specialized construction talent needed to turn a greenfield site into a high-performance manufacturing asset.

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