Facilities Project Manager

Facilities Project Manager – Grimmway Produce Group

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Facilities Project Manager for its Engineering and Construction Department. The role involves managing all activities of facility-related service orders and capital expenditure projects, ensuring clear communication with the client (GM and/or project originator), and efficiently coordinating and executing projects and service orders. Whether you are a current GPG team member or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable growers, packers, and shippers.

GPG takes pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in its employees.

Arvin, CA

Day

• Identify problems or conflicts and develop practical solutions using sound judgment; schedule changes and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Schedule and communicate changes promptly to all affected stakeholders.
• Manage all incoming Specright work requests, including review, prioritization, and assignment to the appropriate department.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Prepare work write-ups, perform necessary calculations, specify equipment, and develop concepts/layouts to meet client needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Production, Maintenance, QA, Safety, Regulatory, and Management), as well as construction service groups, outside contractors, and vendors.
• Obtain and evaluate bids for equipment and services; manage procurement upon project approval.
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget.
• Develop preliminary and detailed budgets and prepare proposal packages for client or management approval.
• Create, maintain, and communicate project schedules and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for personnel on new equipment and installations in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Serve as department liaison for Safety Department and all safety inspections and action items, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• College degree in an engineering discipline or construction management, or comparable industry experience within food processing, engineering, or construction related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years working in construction or other engineering related industry, preferably with project management duties.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project Manager.
• Ability to develop project budgets and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a good listener, team player, and flexible in providing solutions to the client.
• Ability to evaluate problems and conflicts to arrive at practical solutions using sound judgement and common sense.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Travel in the Bakersfield area may be frequent, between 25% and 50% of the time, as needed.
• Travel out of the Bakersfield area or out of state facilities may be about 5% of the time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation.

Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions; operate a motor vehicle; work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment; get on and off various stationary and moving equipment; wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license; manipulate small parts; operate hand and power tools; work on and build equipment; inspect equipment;

work in different temperatures (as hot as 100°–115° F and as cold as 32°

F); move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• $85,000 – $130,000 / Yearly Salary (actual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data).
• Our competitive and comprehensive benefit package includes:
  • Vacation, sick, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, subsidized gym membership, free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym, Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs, discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California, continued learning and development, family events, and work‑life balance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Farming