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 in advanced manufacturing, high-power/RF systems, or materials processing
• Experience with capital equipment and facility expansion projects
• PMP (or equivalent)

Safety:

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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