- Field
- Project and program management
- Location
- Newnan, GA
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Director
- Pay
- $160k to $200k
About the role
Lead the development of a new food manufacturing facility from the ground up. The project is targeting a late 2028 opening.
What you would own
- Lead the greenfield project from development and planning through construction, completion, and operational handover.
- Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and deliverables.
- Oversee the design-build firm, general contractor, engineers, consultants, and other project partners.
- Monitor the project's critical path, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain progress.
- Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs, including change orders and related negotiations.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, quality, finance, and other stakeholders.
- Guide project partners through permitting, local authority requirements, and regulatory approvals.
- Promote a strong safety culture and oversee compliance with applicable construction safety standards.
- Provide senior leadership with regular updates on project progress, financial performance, risks, and decisions.
- Participate in weekly calls with international leadership and coordinate across time zones.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing construction projects and budgets.
- 5+ years managing large-scale construction projects to include Greenfield and budgets.
- Experience delivering at least 5 industrial projects, including 1 project valued at more than $100 million.
- Greenfield project experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience managing design-build firms, contractors, consultants, project schedules, and capital budgets.
- Strong knowledge of construction management, safety, permitting, risk assessment, and change control.
- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Willingness to work from the Newnan area, travel to LaGrange as needed, and participate in weekly calls with Beijing.
- Experience managing a greenfield project with an investment exceeding $300 million is highly preferred.
- PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
What they offer
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Paid time off 10 paid holidays 5 sick days 1 paid birthday day off.
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