Construction Project Manager (Bilingual - Mandarin Chinese)

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

PTO (paid time off)

Relocation assistance within theUnited

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead new construction, renovations, and capital improvements across its facilities.

The role requires coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, managing scopes, budgets, schedules, and field issues onsite in Sugar Land, TX. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, 5+ years of PM experience in commercial/industrial settings, and bilingual proficiency in Mandarin

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction PM experience in commercial/industrial/institutional settings.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English with professional proficiency in both.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, building systems, and project financial management.
• Proficient in Procore, MS Project, and MS Office; excellent leadership and communication skills.

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 progress, ensure quality, and resolve field issues.
• Ensure all projects comply with 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.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Communication

Mandarin-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English, with professional verbal and written proficiency in both languages.
• 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 Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus

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.