Project Director, U.S. (Greenfield)

Job Description

Job Description

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BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
• …And More!

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall leadership and oversight for the U.S. East Coast greenfield project, driving successful project planning and execution from development through completion. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule and within budget and scope, while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Strategic Planning:  Define comprehensive project roadmaps, establishing clear milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation plans to ensure seamless project progression.
• Lead Greenfield Project Execution: lead the end-to-end lifecycle of greenfield manufacturing capital projects, delivering a fully operational food production site on time and within budget while strictly enforcing a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture.
• Project Scheduling:  Oversee project scheduling, proactively identifying critical path risks and implementing mitigation strategies to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Oversee Design-Build & Construction:  Manage design-build firm and consultants to ensure design integrity, construction quality, and strict compliance with contractual terms and project timelines.
• Stakeholder Management:  Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders (internal and external) to align project objectives and ensure seamless execution.
• Regulatory & Community Liaison:  Lead Design-Builder/General Contractor and consultants in navigating local authority requirements, securing all necessary permits, and maintaining positive relationships with local communities and regulatory bodies.
• Risk & Change Management:  Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using rigorous verification techniques and strong negotiation skills. 
• Safety Management:  Champion a 'Safety First' culture throughout the entire greenfield project lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and all related safety regulations. Proactively identify and mitigate site-specific hazards, enforce rigorous safety protocols, and drive zero-incident performance.
• Reporting & Leadership Communication:  Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership, ensuring transparent communication and timely escalation of critical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience managing construction projects and budgets
• At least 5 years of dedicated experience in managing large-scale construction projects and budgets; including the delivery of at least 5 industrial projects, with a minimum of one project valued at over $100M USD.
• Prior experience managing large-scale greenfield projects with a total investment exceeding $300M USD is highly preferred.
• Solid technical foundation with comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in construction management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and analytical capabilities to navigate complex project challenges.
• PMP or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

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