Capital Projects Manager

Job Summary: The Capital Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning and execution of capital projects that support manufacturing capacity expansion, facility improvements, and equipment deployment at the Sherman site. This role functions as the central coordinator and program leader for capital initiatives, ensuring cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders remain aligned on scope, schedule, and project objectives. The position requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills to facilitate collaboration across Facilities, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, Finance, Procurement, and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. **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…