10 semiconductor fab construction experts
Intel construction roles connect five of these semiconductor fab construction experts, and between them the group covers fab and cleanroom builds for Micron Technology, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, TSMC, GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics, with titles from construction director to mechanical manager. Chipmakers, contractors and suppliers planning a greenfield fab or an expansion can ask how schedule, systems and contractor oversight were handled.
Professionals to explore
Christian E.
LinkedInExperience: Facilities Construction Manager - Gas & Chemical Systems · TSMC
Gas and chemical system build-out questions fit Christian E., Facilities Construction Manager - Gas & Chemical Systems at TSMC since 2025, at TSMC Arizona, after serving as Principal Engineer - Gas & Chemical Systems there (2024-2025). Christian was also Process Supervisor cum Construction Engineer at Exyte (2018-2022) and is a licensed professional engineer with over 15 years in construction.
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Daniel Schoultz, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Director of Construction · Micron Technology
Comparing how several chipmakers run fab construction fits Daniel Schoultz, Director of Construction at Micron Technology since 2026, with over 30 years as a construction and facility manager. Earlier roles, in date order, were Sr. Design and Construction Manager at Micron Technology (2013-2017), Construction Manager at Intel (2017-2023), Construction Program Director at STMicroelectronics (2023-2024) and Division Director, Advance Technology at Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) (2024-2026).
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David Ferrand
LinkedInExperience: Global Head of Engineering & Construction · STMicroelectronics
Greenfield against brownfield is a trade-off David Ferrand can weigh as Global Head of Engineering & Construction at STMicroelectronics since 2024, managing over five main construction projects, including greenfield programs in China, Sicily and Malta and large brownfield refurbishments in Italy and France. Other STMicroelectronics roles include Industrial Senior Director (2022-2024), Digital Fab Expansion Director (2021-2023) and Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Facilities Program Director (2013-2021).
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James Woodley P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Former Facilities Mechanical Manager · TSMC Washington
Two large semiconductor fabrication plants are among the builds behind James Woodley, a mechanical engineer with extensive construction project management experience. James was Facilities Mechanical Manager at TSMC Washington (1996-2017), covering new fabrication plant mechanical construction and clean room construction, has been on a semi-retired sabbatical at WaferTech since 2017, and was also Facilities Mechanical Engineer at Siltronic AG (1995-1996) and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Harris Group (1989-1995).
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Lacy Hilliard
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager · Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Lacy Hilliard has been Senior Manager at Samsung Austin Semiconductor since 2022, managing the Infra Technology Construction group's new build of a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX, with a group of about 35 engineers and project managers. Other Samsung Austin Semiconductor roles include Manager of Infra Innovation (2019-2022), Civil Structural Architectural Scopes Team Representative (2018-2019) and Project Manager (2013-2018).
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Michael Loeffler
LinkedInExperience: Former Sr Site Construction Project Manager · Intel
Cleanroom construction in California is Michael Loeffler's area: as Sr Site Construction Project Manager at Intel (2000-2015), they were responsible for design and construction of new and retrofit cleanrooms, process equipment installations and data center construction, directing teams of Intel and external architects and engineers. Other Intel roles include Santa Clara Facilities Engineering Manager (1996-2000) and Sr Microcontamination Engineer (1991-1993).
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Peng Li
LinkedInExperience: Former Director of Construction, Intel Dalian · Intel
Peng Li was Director of Construction, Intel Dalian at Intel (2018-2023) and Senior Program Manager at Intel (2023-2025), and has been Senior Construction Project Manager at Micron Singapore since 2025. Other Intel roles were Project Manager & Senior People Manage (2015-2018) and Construction Positioning Manager (2014-2015); in their own words, Peng Li has over two decades in the semiconductor industry on large-scale construction and engineering projects.
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Preston A McDaniel
LinkedInExperience: Former Senior Director of Facilities Construction · GlobalFoundries
Delivering on schedule within budget across numerous regions over 25+ years of program execution is what Preston A McDaniel cites, with titles including Senior Director of Facilities Construction at GlobalFoundries (2015-2018) and, at Intel, Corporate Construction Program Manager (2013-2015), Fab 42 Program Manager (2011-2012) and Oregon Site Manager of Construction (2009-2011). Preston was also Sr. Partner at World Wide Professional Solutions (2018-2024).
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Ramesh Dhanabalan
LinkedInExperience: Director · Micron Technology
Ramesh Dhanabalan has been Director at Micron Technology since 2022, described as Construction & Engineering Director at Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations, and also holds Construction & Engineering Senior Manager (since 2017) and Construction & Engineering Manager (since 2014) titles there. A chemical engineer, Ramesh Dhanabalan has direct experience managing, installing, maintaining and upgrading high purity chemical, gas and water systems.
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Steven I Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Former Sr. Director Facility Design & Construction · GlobalFoundries
Owners trying to keep large capital projects on time and budget are who Steven I Thompson works with as an independent Consultant - Advanced Technology Facilities since 2026, from concept and design through production ramp. Steven I Thompson was Sr. Director Facility Design & Construction at GlobalFoundries (2013-2023), Sr. Director Construction Portfolio Planning & Controls at Intel (2023-2025) and Community of Practice Chairperson at Lean Construction Institute (US) (2017-2023).
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Choose the right perspective
For program strategy on a new fab, start with Daniel Schoultz, David Ferrand, Steven I Thompson or Preston A McDaniel, who hold or held director-level construction titles. Lacy Hilliard is the pick for a new fab build in progress, while Christian E., Ramesh Dhanabalan and James Woodley suit gas, chemical, water and mechanical systems questions. Michael Loeffler and Peng Li fit cleanroom retrofits and site construction programs.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01On a new fab, which construction milestones most often slip, and how do owners protect the tool install date?
- 02How should an owner structure oversight of general contractors and specialty gas, chemical and water system installers?
- 03What has to be true of cleanroom and utility commissioning before process tools can move in?
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