Construction Project Manager

The Role

This role is remote, with 50% travel to the states we have cultivation/production facilities, primarily travel will be in mid-west and east coast but could be in any of the 14 states we operate.

GTI just keeps growing and growing!We'reseeking a logistical genius and construction management guru to overseeCPGconstruction projects. As a Construction Project Manager for GTICPG, you will be responsible for serving as the liaison between GTI HQ and ourCultivation/Processing Facilitybuild-outs in the field ensuring scope of work is executed, quality of brand is maintained, timelines are beat, and budgets are always in the green! You should have off thechartscommunication skills to work with sub-contractors/vendors and your teammates alike. As a proven Construction PM, you have managed 20+ projects at a time working across a national landscape.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Facility Construction (Primary Focus)

• Lead full lifecycle construction of manufacturing facilities from site feasibility through commissioning and turnover
• Oversee build-outs for:




• Commercial production kitchens
• Infusion and formulation labs
• Packaging and labeling lines
• Automated filling and bottling systems
• Vaults and finished goods storage
• Cold storage and environmental-controlled rooms




• Coordinate sanitary design standards and cGMP-aligned construction
• Ensure compliance with:




• Local health department regulations
• OSHA requirements
• State cannabis manufacturing regulations
• Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade standards where applicable




• Manage integration of:




• Process utilities (compressed air, steam, chilled water)
• High-capacity electrical infrastructure
• HVAC systems for temperature and humidity control
• Cleanable wall/ceiling systems and floor coatings




• Oversee equipment procurement, vendor coordination, installation, and startup sequencing
• Lead commissioning and operational readiness efforts with site manufacturing teams

Extraction Facilities (Secondary Focus)

• Support construction of:
  
  
  
  • Hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO, and solventless extraction rooms
  • Post-processing and refinement labs
  • Solvent storage and recovery systems
  
  
  
  
• * Coordinate C1D1 / C1D2 rated spaces and hazardous electrical systems
• * Ensure compliance with NFPA, fire code, and AHJ requirements
• * Manage specialized HVAC and gas detection systems

Cultivation Facilities (Secondary Focus)

• Support build-outs of:
  
  
  
  • Flower, veg, and propagation rooms
  • Drying and curing spaces
  • Irrigation and fertigation systems
  • Environmental control (HVACD) systems
  
  
  
  
• * Coordinate high-load mechanical systems and infrastructure upgrades

Core Project Management Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of construction management:
  
  
  
  • Feasibility and due diligence
  • Budget development and cost control
  • Scheduling and resource planning
  • Design coordination
  • Field execution
  • Commissioning and close-out
  
  
  
  
• Develop resource-loaded critical path schedules
• Prepare and manage capital budgets and cashflow projections
• Act as single point of contact between HQ, site leadership, engineering, vendors, contractors, landlords, and governing authorities
• Track project performance across cost, schedule, scope, and quality metrics
• Identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risk
• Maintain strict adherence to corporate quality, safety, and brand standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferred

• Preferred experience with:

• Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA)

• Greenhouse or indoor grow facilities

• High-capacity HVAC and mechanical systems

• Industrial electrical distribution systems

• Experience managing multi-site, multi-state expansion programs

• Strong understanding of environmental controls and agricultural infrastructure preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in construction management software such as:

• Primavera P6

• Procore

• Timberline

• PlanGrid (or similar)

• Advanced Microsoft Project and Excel (budget tracking, forecasting, modeling)

• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, irrigation, and environmental control drawings

• Experience coordinating large mechanical subcontractors and specialty vendors

Professional Attributes

• Highly analytical and systems-oriented

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Comfortable managing 15-20+ concurrent projects nationally

• Effectivecommunicatoracross operations, engineering, compliance, and executive leadership

• Operates with professionalism and integrity

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Additional Requirements

• Must pass all required background checks

• Must remain compliant with all applicable state and company regulations

• Flexible schedulerequired, including occasional evenings/weekends during critical project phases
• Willingness to travel nationally asrequired