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
Manufacturing Facility Construction (Primary Focus)
Lead full lifecycle construction of manufacturing facilities from site feasibility through commissioning and turnover
Oversee build-outs for:
Commercial production kitchens
Infusion and formulation labs
Packaging and labeling lines
Automated filling and bottling systems
Vaults and finished goods storage
Cold storage and environmental-controlled rooms
Coordinate sanitary design standards and cGMP-aligned construction
Ensure compliance with:
Local health department regulations
OSHA requirements
State cannabis manufacturing regulations
Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade standards where applicable
Manage integration of:
Process utilities (compressed air, steam, chilled water)
High-capacity electrical infrastructure
HVAC systems for temperature and humidity control
Cleanable wall/ceiling systems and floor coatings
Oversee equipment procurement, vendor coordination, installation, and startup sequencing
Lead commissioning and operational readiness efforts with site manufacturing teams
Extraction Facilities (Secondary Focus)
Support construction of:
Hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO₂, and solventless extraction rooms
Post-processing and refinement labs
Solvent storage and recovery systems
· Coordinate C1D1 / C1D2 rated spaces and hazardous electrical systems
· Ensure compliance with NFPA, fire code, and AHJ requirements
· Manage specialized HVAC and gas detection systems
Cultivation Facilities (Secondary Focus)
Support build-outs of:
Flower, veg, and propagation rooms
Drying and curing spaces
Irrigation and fertigation systems
Environmental control (HVACD) systems
· Coordinate high-load mechanical systems and infrastructure upgrades
Core Project Management Responsibilities
Direct all phases of construction management:
Feasibility and due diligence
Budget development and cost control
Scheduling and resource planning
Design coordination
Field execution
Commissioning and close-out
Develop resource-loaded critical path schedules
Prepare and manage capital budgets and cashflow projections
Act as single point of contact between HQ, site leadership, engineering, vendors, contractors, landlords, and governing authorities
Track project performance across cost, schedule, scope, and quality metrics
Identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risk
Maintain strict adherence to corporate quality, safety, and brand standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, preferred
5+ years of project management experience, preferred
