Project Manager - Facility Buildout & Manufacturing Scale-Up

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 6+ years of project management experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.
  • Proven track record leading complex facility build-outs or manufacturing scale-ups.
  • Experience managing infrastructure, construction, or industrial project execution.
  • Strong contractor coordination and field execution skills with schedule tracking ability.
  • Familiarity with facility utilities: electrical power, process gases, cooling systems, HVAC.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead infrastructure and facility projects for manufacturing ramp-up at Port Richey.
  • Manage contractors, facility support teams, and external service providers.
  • Coordinate site infrastructure work for utilities and facility layout changes.
  • Support the commissioning of manufacturing equipment for product line scale-up.
  • Align Port Richey site endeavors with multi-site manufacturing expansion strategy.
  • Track project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
  • Ensure safe and efficient completion of work by contractors and internal teams.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Work environment focused on safety and adherence to EHS standards.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at II-VI Aerospace & Defense

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Project Manager - Facility Buildout & Manufacturing Scale-Up jobs: