Project Manager – Facility Buildout & Manufacturing Scale-Up

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of infrastructure and facility readiness projects required to support manufacturing ramp-up at the Port Richey site.
• Manage the day-to-day coordination of contractors, facility support teams, engineering resources, and external utility/service providers.
• Coordinate site infrastructure work related to electrical power, gases, water systems, cooling systems, backup power, facility layout changes, and production support utilities.
• Support the installation, integration, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment required for product line scale-up.
• Partner with the overall program lead to ensure the Port Richey site ramp aligns with the broader multi-site manufacturing expansion strategy.
• Track project schedules, milestones, action items, open issues, risks, and critical path activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project scope.

Qualifications / Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading complex projects, ideally involving facility build-outs or manufacturing scale-up.
• Experience managing facility, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, or industrial project execution.
• Strong understanding of contractor coordination, field execution, schedule tracking, and issue resolution.
• Experience working with facility utilities such as electrical power, process gases, water, cooling systems, HVAC, exhaust, or backup power systems.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, or production ramp-up is strongly preferred.

Preferred Background

• Advanced manufacturing, high-power/RF systems, or materials processing
• Capital equipment and facility expansion projects
• PMP (or equivalent)

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work