Cumming Group
Privately held international project‑management and cost‑consulting firm for large complex builds.
Korean Translator & Project Coordinator - Semiconductor
Korean translator and project coordinator for semiconductor manufacturing construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Translate construction‑related documents, including technical drawings, design specs, contracts, permits, and safety manuals. • Ensure consistent translation of industry terminology and regulatory terms across all materials. • Implement and manage a quality‑assurance process for contextual and technical accuracy of translations. • Provide simultaneous interpretation at meetings, tours, and events for Korean‑speaking participants. • Support administrative tasks such as report processing, award issuance, and record keeping. • Maintain translation databases using translation‑management software and tools (e.g., Déjà Vu, memoQ, Wordfast, Trados). • Resolve localization and cultural issues and collaborate with other departments to deliver translation services.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸document translation
- ▸terminology consistency
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸simultaneous interpretation
- ▸database management
- ▸localization support
What You Bring
World Wide Professional Solutions (WWPS) is a project solutions organization focused on lean construction, collaborative contracting, and innovative execution to drive performance breakthroughs. The company is seeking a highly skilled Korean Translator/Project Coordinator for a large‑scale manufacturing construction project in the Peoria, Arizona area near North Phoenix. In this role the translator will serve as the communication bridge between Korean‑speaking stakeholders and the cross‑functional project team, ensuring business requirements, schedules, and plans are clearly understood and met. The ideal candidate brings experience in construction or engineering of high‑tech manufacturing facilities and thrives in a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment. • Minimum five years of professional translation experience, native fluency in Korean, and fluency in English. • Familiarity with construction‑management jargon, engineering terminology, and relevant cultural contexts. • Bachelor’s degree in communications, linguistics, or related field; translation certifications (ATA, NAATI) preferred. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸korean
- ▸english
- ▸construction
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸ms office
Benefits
WWPS is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices and compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and related regulations. Compensation for this full‑time position ranges from $82,700 to $110,300 annually, based on experience, geography, and client requirements, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The role offers a competitive benefits suite, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off and holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program.
Work Environment
Onsite