Facilities and Construction Director

A global leader in the semiconductor industry is expanding its operations in Japan and is seeking a Director of Facilities & Construction to lead large-scale capital projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end delivery of major semiconductor construction programs - from master planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

🔎 We are looking for:

• Experience in semiconductor / high-tech industrial construction in Japan

• Proven leadership experience at Director level or equivalent

• Deep understanding of Japanese building codes, permitting, and regulatory frameworks

• Strong stakeholder management experience (government, utilities, EPCs, global leadership)

• Fluency in both Japanese and English

• Professional work experience in Japan is required

💡 Key responsibilities include:

• Leading major capital infrastructure projects

• Overseeing governance, cost control, risk management, and compliance

• Developing local engineering capabilities and future leaders

• Representing Japan in global construction alignment forums

This is a rare opportunity to shape long-term semiconductor infrastructure strategy in Japan with a globally recognized technology company.

If you are interested or would like to have a confidential discussion, please feel free to message me directly.

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