Job Description
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
The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
Green Thumb Pay Range
$90,000—$120,000 USD
