Construction Start-up Manager

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

By growing local and minimizing the distance between farm and plate, Local Bounti helps eliminate food waste and provides fresh, high-quality produce to areas of the country over 1,000 miles from their current source. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our diverse selection of crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We provide an interactive, educational, and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. Local Bounti is committed to fully integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives in all our business activities.

We currently have one openings for a remote with travel Construction Start-up Manager.  The pay range will be $120,000 to $160,000 per year. Pay will be dependent on experience. 

The Construction Start-up Project Manager will plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects at each phase of design and construction. This individual will work with internal and external teams on specifications, design, lead times, and cost leveling of equipment and components needed for new construction and retrofit projects.  They should be organized and oversee construction procedures to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This position must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. This individual must provide analytical thinking, have great organizational skills, and be fiscally responsible to make sure they maintain budget, scope, and schedule.

Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any other duties as assigned:

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal and administrative functions of the assigned program, project or sub-task
• Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks)
• Define the project (mission, vision, tenets), set objectives, analyze data and drive improvements that are quantified with metrics
• Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions
• Partner with teams across the business you support and beyond to source, allocate, and coordinate resources
• Partner with customers, and internal/external teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Work with Sr. project management and program managers, to communicate and track continuous improvement
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Plan and execute RFPs and RFQs, provide cost-leveling responses to construction leadership
• Negotiate contract with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) at the start of the project with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborer’s, mechanics, etc. and give guidance when needed.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure Local Bounti receives all turnover documentation, including warranty items, operating manuals, and any training documents
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s safety culture
• Support and embrace Local Bounti’s food safety program and culture.
• Embraces and supports the safety culture.
• Ability to effectively communicate, in verbal and written form, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel to sites to supervise installations, meet with vendors, coordinate with operations, and others.
• Knowledge of project management software and good project administration skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete within the identified time frame.
• Ability to work in a self-managed environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead project teams
• Strong organization and management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and working cooperatively and effectively within a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and coordination of work crews concurrently
• Proficiency with producing and managing monthly operational expense reports and projections
• Strong computer and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or building science is preferred.
• 10 years managing field staff/ equipment vendors/ contractors in a commercial construction environment.

Physical Demands:

(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

• The working environment is subject to pressure for multiple calls, inquiries, and interruptions.
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sound by ear.
• Lifting: raising or lowering objects weighing no more than 10 - 20 pounds, from one level to another.
• Mental Demands: mathematical reasoning, memorization, oral comprehension, spatial orientation, and written comprehension.
• Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
• Stooping: bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Vision Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less