Coherent

Project Manager - Facility Buildout & Manufacturing Scale-Up

Coherent • $100K — $120K *
Budd Lake, NJ 07828In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in project management or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience leading complex facility build-out or scale-up projects.
  • Strong contractor coordination and issue resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of facility utilities including electrical, water, and cooling systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
  • Experience with equipment installation and ramp-up preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead infrastructure projects for manufacturing capacity at the Port Richey site.
  • Manage coordination of contractors and support teams on-site.
  • Oversee work related to utilities and facility layout changes.
  • Support installation and integration of manufacturing equipment.
  • Align site ramp-up with broader multi-site manufacturing strategy.
  • Track project schedules, milestones, and risk factors.
  • Ensure work is completed safely and meets project specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with immediate outcomes.
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Potential for professional growth in advanced manufacturing fields.
  • Commitment to safety and adherence to EHS standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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