Facilities Project Manager

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION:                  ARVIN, CA.

SHIFT:                           DAY

About the Opportunity: 

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Facilities Project Manager at our Engineering and Construction Department, responsible for managing all activities of facility-related service orders and capital expenditure projects, as assigned, while maintaining clear communication on all aspects of the project with the client (GM and/or project originator). Primary objective is efficient coordination and timely execution of the project/service order, as assigned. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us! 

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What You Will Need:

• College degree in an Engineering discipline or Construction Management, or comparable industry experience within food processing, engineering or construction related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years working in construction or other engineering related industry, preferably with project management duties.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office and MS Project Manager.
• Ability to develop project budgets and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a good listener, team player and flexible in providing solutions to the client.
• Ability to evaluate problems and conflicts to arrive at practical solutions using sound judgement and good common sense.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Travel in the Bakersfield area could be frequent, between 25% - 50% of the time, as needed.
• Travel out of the Bakersfield area / out of state facilities could be about 5% of the time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identify problems or conflicts and develop practical solutions using sound judgment. Schedule changes as necessary and provide timely updates to all affected stakeholders
• Schedule and communicate changes promptly to all affected stakeholders.
• Manage all incoming Specright work requests, including review, prioritization, and assignment to the appropriate department.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Prepare work write-ups, perform necessary calculations, specify equipment, and develop concepts/layouts to meet client needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Production, Maintenance, QA, Safety, Regulatory, and Management), as well as construction service groups, outside contractors, and vendors.
• Obtain and evaluate bids for equipment and services; manage procurement upon project approval.
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget.
• Develop preliminary and detailed budgets and prepare proposal packages for client or management approval.
• Create, maintain, and communicate project schedules and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for personnel on new equipment and installations in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Department liaison for Safety Department and all safety inspections and action items, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license. Ability to manipulate small parts. Ability to operate hand and power tools. Ability to work on and build equipment. Ability to inspect equipment. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 115° F and as cold as 32° F). Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Total Rewards:             $85,000 - $130,000 / Yearly Salary

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Our competitive and comprehensive benefit package includes:
• Vacation, sick, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, FSA, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, subsidized gym membership, free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym, Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs, discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California, continued learning and development, family events, work life balance.