Project Manager, Site Development – Facilities Programs

Coherent Corp.

. Lead planning and execution of complex facility-development, expansion, and infrastructure programs .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSherman • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex facility development and infrastructure programs, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to align program objectives with business goals while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Program ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional CoordinationRisk ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Facility DevelopmentInfrastructure PlanningPermitting ProcessesConstruction ManagementProgram ExecutionCapital InvestmentMunicipal OperationsSite DevelopmentEHS StandardsISO 9000/9001/14001

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationRelationship ManagementJudgmentDecision Making

Industry Keywords

Municipal CoordinationUtility ManagementEnvironmental RequirementsRisk AssessmentBusiness Continuity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of complex facility-development, expansion, and infrastructure programs
Establish program objectives, responsibilities, decision paths, priorities, and execution plans
Align program objectives with manufacturing requirements, capacity needs, operational priorities, and business goals
Translate technical, regulatory, municipal, and business requirements into executable actions
Lead facility and infrastructure due diligence covering land use, zoning, platting, easements, civil design, drainage, structural considerations, environmental requirements, utilities, fire and life safety, and permitting
Serve as liaison with municipalities, authorities having jurisdiction, utility providers, economic-development organizations, property owners, developers, consultants, and other external stakeholders
Coordinate regulatory approvals, inspections, and certificates of occupancy
Develop and maintain integrated program execution plans covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, equipment installation, permitting, and operational readiness
Coordinate sequencing across facilities, infrastructure, equipment, manufacturing, EHS, IT, security, and operations workstreams
Identify critical-path activities, resource constraints, external dependencies, and schedule conflicts
Develop mitigation and recovery plans to protect program milestones
Coordinate cross-functional internal teams, contractors, consultants, utilities, vendors, suppliers, and external partners
Facilitate program reviews, resolve cross-functional issues, and escalate matters requiring executive decisions
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, risk, and milestones
Maintain risk registers, issue logs, decision logs, action tracking, and change documentation
Develop executive dashboards and program-status reports
Present program status, risks, and recommendations to site and senior leadership
Lead business-continuity and infrastructure-resilience programs
Own the FM Global relationship, facility risk assessments, corrective-action plans, capital requirements, and executive follow-through
Lead facility risk-reduction programs and utility-reliability and outage-preparedness activities
Establish utility escalation paths, contingency plans, recovery strategies, and internal ownership
Lead after-action reviews following outages or significant facility events
Maintain visibility of long-term infrastructure risks and prioritize resilience-improving capital investments
Support execution and maintenance of applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and other relevant standards
Ensure adherence to Coherent Corp.’s ICARE values, EHS procedures, and corporate standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience leading complex programs involving municipal operations, infrastructure planning, site development, facilities, construction, manufacturing, or major capital investment
Demonstrated experience coordinating with municipalities, utilities, regulatory agencies, authorities having jurisdiction, developers, contractors, and executive stakeholders
Strong understanding of permitting, infrastructure planning, development processes, and public-private coordination
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and drive execution without direct organizational authority
Experience managing program risks, dependencies, executive communications, and high-impact issue resolution
Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-management, judgment, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in an open-concept office environment
Willingness and ability to work across multiple sites in North Texas
Ability to perform extended site walks and inspections across construction sites, cleanrooms, and factory environments
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer
Ability to lift and carry light materials as required
All employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity, and growth opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional domestic and international travel opportunities