Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Contracts Manager

Position: Housing Project Manager
Location: Ozark

Manages and coordinates all facets of Butterball's new and renovated turkey housing construction program for contract growers, including the engineering, design, and construction. Responsible for the full construction project lifecycle from initial project planning through completion of construction ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to specifications. Oversees the installation of equipment, systems, and components ensuring construction without unnecessary delay.

Collaborates with local leadership on all relevant projects to ensure alignment across all phases of planning and execution.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day.  We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.   At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities

* Develops and executes strategic plans to establish new Butterball contract turkey growers, including interview, selection, and negotiation of housing prospects.

* Facilitates and supervises all facets of new turkey housing and/or renovation construction, including guiding meetings, tracking progress against established performance indicators, guiding issue resolution to keep projects on track, preparing and delivering status reports to relevant parties, interpreting specifications and contracts, verifying work complies with specifications and/or regulations, coordinating resources, materials management and delivery, site inspections to ensure standards are achieved, etc.

Partners with local leadership to ensure alignment and success.

* Develops, executes, and is responsible for the success of new Butterball turkey housing advertising programs.

* Maintains up to date new housing cost estimates and proformas.

* Selects, negotiates with, and coordinates the work of vendors, contractors, or sub-contractors. Maintains strong strategic relationships with contractors, vendors, and lenders.

* Serves as the main point of contact for new house construction and/or renovation ensuring collaboration with local leadership and all relevant partners. Acts as a liaison across internal and external teams regarding changes or issue resolution.

* Facilitates new housing or renovation prospects' loan procurement process.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

* 5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

* Safety First:
We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

* Integrity:
We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

* Stewardship:
We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

* Enthusiastic Attitudes:
We create a climate where everyone…