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Manager of Facilities

Job in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77487, USA
Listing for: Applied Optoelectronics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary The Manager of Facilities is responsible for the overall leadership planning and execution of all facility operations infrastructure systems capital projects and maintenance activities across assigned sites This role ensures the reliability safety scalability and compliance of all building systems including cleanroom environments manufacturing infrastructure and critical utilities

The position provides strategic direction for facility master planning capital investment programs asset life cycle management and operational excellence initiatives while leading a team of facility professionals and managing third party contractors

Job Duties 1 Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Management Develop and implement short and long term facility master plans aligned with business growth Lead capital planning 35 year outlook including infrastructure expansion system upgrades and asset replacement programs Ensure infrastructure capacity power HVAC chilled water compressed air fire protection etc supports manufacturing and cleanroom operations Establish facility standards and technical specifications for new developments and expansions 2 Capital Projects and Construction Oversight Oversee major construction renovation and infrastructure upgrade projects from concept through commissioning Manage project budgets schedules scope and risk mitigation strategies Coordinate with architects engineers GC landlords and regulatory authorities Ensure compliance with local building codes environmental regulations and safety standards Review and approve design drawings technical submittals and commissioning plans 3 Facility Operations & Maintenance Lead all preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs Ensure uptime and reliability of critical systems including HVAC and cleanroom systems

Electrical distribution and backup systems

Plumbing and process utilities

Fire protection and life safety systems Implement CMMS best practices and KPI tracking MTBF downtime response time Develop SOPs and maintenance standards 4 Team Leadership & Organizational Development Lead mentor and develop facility engineers technicians and supervisors Define roles responsibilities and performance metrics Build scalable organizational structure to support business growth Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance 5 Budget & Vendor Management Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements Monitor contractor performance and cost efficiency Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising reliability 7 Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations Engineering EHS IT and Finance teams Support equipment installation planning and production ramp up Provide facility requirements for new production lines and expansions Act as primary facility liaison with landlords and municipal authorities Qualifications Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field preferred

Masters degree is a plus8 years of progressive experience in facility management construction or industrial infrastructure

Experience in semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing or high tech environments strongly preferred

Proven leadership experience managing multi disciplinary facility teams

Experience overseeing large capital projects 5M preferred

CFM FMP PMP OSHA 30 or similar certification preferred not required

Strong technical knowledge of building systems and industrial utilities

Advanced project management and budget control skills

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

Strategic thinking and long term infrastructure planning capability

Strong leadership negotiation and communication skills

Experience with ERPCMMS systems SAP Oracle Maximo etc Fluent in Mandarin Chinese is preferred

Work Environment Combination of office and field environment May require occasional after hours response for critical facility issues Frequent site inspections and oversight of construction areas Location This position will be on site based in Sugar Land Texas WHY AOI In addition to a competitive salary AOI offers Flexible and competitive health medical dental vision plans offer employees the right options to meet individual and family needs Employer matching on 401k deferrals Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at the end of the year Relocation package available within the US Immigration sponsor ships Must be currently authorized to work in the US
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