What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager of Facilities position at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.?
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to lead and manage construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across our portfolio of facilities. While the primary focus of this role is on construction project management, the position may occasionally support facilities maintenance projects or initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong construction management expertise, solid organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external teams.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage new construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects from design through completion.
- Develop and oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, ensure quality control, and resolve field issues.
- Ensure all projects comply with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
- Manage project documentation including contracts, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages.
- Oversee project commissioning, turnover, and warranty processes.
Secondary Responsibilities (as assigned):
- Provide project management support for select facilities maintenance initiatives, such as capital repairs, infrastructure replacements, or facility improvements.
- Assist in evaluating vendor proposals for maintenance-related work.
- Coordinate minor facility projects involving repairs, upgrades, or safety improvements.
- Support the Facilities team with planning and budgeting for facility asset life cycle projects.
- Coordinate with other Departments in planning and provide facility requirements for equipment installation and setting.
- Assist Department head to oversee staffs and activities on a day to day basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 5 years of construction project management experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings.
- Strong working knowledge of construction practices, building systems, and project financial management.
- Proficient in project management software (Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, CCM, or other relevant project management certifications.
- Experience with facilities planning or facility infrastructure upgrades.
- Familiarity with building maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
- Relocation package available within US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
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