Construction Project Manager

About AOI

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products - the building blocks that power AI datacenters, CATV broadband, telecom, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures everything from semiconductor laser chips to finished optical transceivers, serving tier-one customers across cloud computing, broadband, and telecom. With R&D operations in Atlanta, GA and global manufacturing presence in Taiwan and China, AOI is publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI) and is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction 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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required:

• Bachelor's 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 :

• 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.
• Bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus

Location & Work Environment

This position is full-time onsite and based in Sugar Land, Texas. This location has a combination of office, warehouse, and cleanroom manufacturing work environments.

• Business Hours for this position are 9am to 6pm CT, Monday through Friday.
• This position may require occasional after-hours response for critical facility issues, site inspections, or executive events.

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 packages available within the United States.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc (AOI) is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.