Capital Projects Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning
•    Develop project scopes, schedules, and execution plans in coordination with engineering, facilities, and operations teams.
•    Lead multiple concurrent capital projects with interdependencies across manufacturing, infrastructure, and facility readiness.
•    Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligning facility modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment deployment.
•    Identify key milestones, constraints, and dependencies impacting project execution.
•    Support prioritization of capital initiatives to align with site manufacturing and capacity goals.
•    Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and supporting documentation.

Project Execution
•    Coordinate project scope, schedules, dependencies, and deliverables across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
•    Drive alignment across engineering, facilities, manufacturing, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
•    Facilitate decision-making across stakeholders when scope, schedule, or resource conflicts arise.
•    Facilitate project meetings and drive resolution of issues, risks, and scope changes impacting project delivery.
•    Monitor project progress and coordinate mitigation actions to address schedule or execution risks.

Documentation & Reporting
•    Maintain project documentation including schedules, risk logs, and change management records.
•    Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and key decisions to site leadership and stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related discipline), Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital projects or complex multi-project programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technically complex environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in an open concept office environment.
• Requires movement between office areas, construction zones, cleanrooms, and manufacturing environments throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (<5%).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform extended site walks and inspections, including navigating uneven surfaces and active construction sites.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and virtual environments
• Ability to lift and carry light materials as required

Safety Requirements

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.

About UsCoherent 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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