Construction Project Manager (Manufacturing/ CPG)

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’re seeking a logistical genius and construction management guru to oversee CPG construction projects.  As a Construction Project Manager for GTI CPG, you will be responsible for serving as the liaison between GTI HQ and our Cultivation/Processing Facility build-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 the charts communication 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 

Cultivation Facility Construction (Primary Focus) 

• Lead full lifecycle cultivation construction from feasibility through commissioning and turnover 

• Oversee build-outs including: 

• Flower rooms 

• Vegetative and propagation rooms 

• Mother plant rooms 

• Drying and curing rooms 

• Irrigation and fertigation systems 

• Trim and post-harvest processing areas 

• Coordinate high-performance HVACD systems designed for: 

• Precise temperature and humidity control 

• Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) optimization 

• Airflow uniformity and disease mitigation 

• Manage installation of: 

• Dehumidification systems 

• Chilled water systems 

• CO₂ distribution systems 

• Environmental control automation 

• High-capacity electrical infrastructure 

• Coordinate lighting systems (LED/HPS) and energy load planning 

• Ensure building envelope performance supports environmental control goals 

• Partner with cultivation leadership to align facility design with yield and operational targets 

• Lead commissioning and environmental system balancing prior to operational handoff 

 

Manufacturing Facilities (Secondary Focus) 

• Support construction of: 

• Commercial kitchens 

• Infusion and formulation labs 

• Packaging and labeling lines 

• Vault and storage spaces 

• Coordinate sanitary design and regulated production environments 

• Oversee MEP and process utility coordination 

 

Extraction Facilities (Secondary Focus) 

• Support build-outs of: 

• Hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO₂, and solventless extraction labs 

• Post-processing and refinement areas 

• Coordinate hazardous location construction (C1D1 / C1D2) 

• Ensure compliance with fire code, NFPA, and AHJ requirements 

 

Core Project Management Responsibilities 

• Direct all phases of construction management: 

• Site due diligence and feasibility analysis 

• Budget development and cost control 

• Schedule creation and critical path management 

• Design coordination with architects and engineers 

• Contractor oversight and field execution 

• Commissioning and close-out documentation 

• Develop resource-loaded critical path schedules 

• Manage capital budgets and cashflow forecasting 

• Track performance across cost, schedule, scope, and quality 

• Serve as single point of contact between HQ, site leadership, engineers, contractors, landlords, and regulators 

• Maintain strict adherence to corporate safety, quality, and community standards 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, preferred

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferred

• Experience with the following is preferred: 

• 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 

• Effective communicator across 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 schedule required, including occasional evenings/weekends during critical project phases 

• Willingness to travel nationally as required