The Role 

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 Engineer 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 Project Engineer, you have managed 10+ projects at a time working across a national landscape.

This role may be based either in our Chicago headquarters, or in one of our production facilities. Significant travel (50%) is required.

Responsibilities 

• Manage CPG construction projects as well as smaller business imperative, repair or energy upgrade projects, as required
• Coordinate and manage all phases of construction project management (Feasibility through Project Close-out) including due diligence, schedule and scope/budget development, planning and design, FF&E procurement and startup coordination
• Act as the CPG single point of contact for field execution with all key stakeholders, cross functional departments and outside contractors/equipment suppliers / consultants / landlords / governing authorities ensuring coordination towards common goals while making critical data-based decisions in a professional manner
• Prepare/update project status reports, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials (cashflow/spend projections)
• Actively track each aspect of project performance – Cost, Schedule and Scope Delivery (measured performance as specified in design standards)
• Develop execution plan inclusive of resource loaded critical path schedule
• Maintain strict adherence to all quality standards and applicable safety regulations and enforce GTI’s corporate quality and community standards.
• Assist in facility layout planning and design, including HVAC, environmental controls, managing contractors, etc. 
• Responsible for technical documentation, training, communication, observation program, standards manuals, and other documents as necessary 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering, Construction Management or Engineering/Construction related field
• 5-7 years of construction project management, 7 years of construction management preferred
• Expertise managing high-growth multi-site/ multi-state locations
• Must have maintained and prepared construction budgets and tracking systems for construction management (e.g. Primavera P6, Procore, Timberline, Rocor and PlanGrid)
• Familiar with planning, operations and manufacturing
• Advanced Microsoft Project and Excel skills with proficiency in computer estimating, scheduling, and other database applications
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness 
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment 
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking 
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information 
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb 
• Able to work a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the business; will require work on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to travel at least 50%

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass any and all required background checks  
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry  
• Must possess valid driver’s license 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 

• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry