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10 semiconductor fab construction experts
These ten construction, facilities and engineering leaders have built or managed construction of semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms and fab systems at chipmakers. A reader can learn how fab owners plan new builds and expansions, manage contractors and building systems, and move a new facility from design toward production.
Professionals to explore
01—10Christian E.
LinkedInExperience: Facilities Construction Manager - Gas & Chemical Systems · TSMC
Facilities Construction Manager - Gas & Chemical Systems at TSMC since November 2025, a role his headline places at TSMC Arizona, and Principal Engineer - Gas & Chemical Systems there (2024–2025). He was previously Process Supervisor cum Construction Engineer at Exyte (2018–2022), and his profile describes a licensed professional engineer with over 15 years in the construction industry, specializing in semiconductor and other industrial facilities.
Daniel Schoultz, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Director of Construction · Micron Technology
Director of Construction at Micron Technology since May 2026. He was previously Division Director, Advance Technology at Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) (2024–2026), Construction Program Director at STMicroelectronics (2023–2024), Construction Manager at Intel (2017–2023) and Sr. Design and Construction Manager at Micron Technology (2013–2017), and his profile cites over 30 years as a construction and facility manager.
David Ferrand
LinkedInExperience: Global Head of Engineering & Construction · STMicroelectronics
Global Head of Engineering & Construction at STMicroelectronics since January 2024, where his profile says he manages more than five main construction projects worldwide, including greenfield programs in China, Sicily and Malta and large brownfield refurbishments in Italy and France. His other STMicroelectronics roles include Digital Fab Expansion Director (2021–2023) and Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Facilities Program Director (2013–2021).
James Woodley P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Facilities Mechanical Manager · TSMC Washington
Former Facilities Mechanical Manager at TSMC Washington (1996–2017), a role his profile links to new fabrication plant mechanical construction and clean room construction. His profile describes a mechanical engineer with extensive construction project management experience, including building two large semiconductor fabrication plants, and he was previously Facilities Mechanical Engineer at Siltronic AG (1995–1996).
Lacy Hilliard
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager · Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Senior Manager at Samsung Austin Semiconductor since March 2022; the profile describes leading the Infra Technology Construction group managing the new build of a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas, with a group of about 35 engineers and project managers. Other Samsung Austin Semiconductor roles on the profile include Manager of Infra Innovation (2019–2022) and Project Manager (2013–2018).
Michael Loeffler
LinkedInExperience: Sr Site Construction Project Manager · Intel
Former Sr Site Construction Project Manager at Intel (2000–2015), where his profile says he was responsible for the design and construction of new and retrofit cleanrooms, process equipment installations and data center construction in California, directing teams of Intel and external architects and engineers. He was also Santa Clara Facilities Engineering Manager at Intel (1996–2000).
Peng Li
LinkedInExperience: Director of Construction, Intel Dalian · Intel
Former Director of Construction, Intel Dalian at Intel (2018–2023) and Senior Program Manager at Intel (2023–2025); Senior Construction Project Manager at Micron Singapore since February 2025. The profile cites over two decades in the semiconductor industry leading large-scale construction and engineering projects, and lists Construction Positioning Manager at Intel (2014–2015).
Preston A McDaniel
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Facilities Construction · GlobalFoundries
Former Senior Director of Facilities Construction at GlobalFoundries (2015–2018). At Intel he was Corporate Construction Program Manager (2013–2015), Fab 42 Program Manager (2011–2012) and Oregon Site Manager of Construction (2009–2011), and his profile cites 25+ years of program execution across numerous regions. He was Sr. Partner at World Wide Professional Solutions (2018–2024).
Ramesh Dhanabalan
LinkedInExperience: Director · Micron Technology
Director at Micron Technology since August 2022, a role his headline describes as Construction & Engineering Director at Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations; his Micron roles also include Construction & Engineering Senior Manager (from 2017) and Construction & Engineering Manager (from 2014). His profile describes direct experience managing, installing, maintaining and upgrading high purity chemical, gas and water systems in semiconductor manufacturing.
Steven I Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director Facility Design & Construction · GlobalFoundries
Former Sr. Director Facility Design & Construction at GlobalFoundries (2013–2023) and Sr. Director Construction Portfolio Planning & Controls at Intel (2023–2025); an independent Consultant - Advanced Technology Facilities since January 2026. His profile describes a construction executive who helps owners deliver large capital projects on time and budget, from concept and design through production ramp.
Choose the right perspective
Match the project type to yours, such as a greenfield fab, an expansion or a cleanroom retrofit, since each carries different schedule and permitting risk. Choose an owner-side program or construction director for budget, schedule and contractor strategy questions, and a facilities or systems specialist for questions about gas, chemical, water and mechanical systems.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What drives schedule risk most on a new fab, and how do you plan around it?
- 02How do you structure contracts and oversight for general contractors and specialty system installers?
- 03What did you learn about commissioning cleanroom and utility systems before tool install?
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