COMPANY OVERVIEW
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America.
With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike.
With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis.
As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager of Retail Construction & Facilities Management reports to the Director of Retail Construction & Facilities Management and is responsible for project managing the design, planning, construction, and facilities maintenance of 70+ Sunnyside dispensaries and Cresco Facilities nationwide.
You will manage project budgets, oversee new construction of our retail stores, and remodels to improve existing retail stores, and facilities projects and Preventive Maintenance.
On the day-to-day you will oversee all project management, manage external vendors to ensure the functionality of all building systems, approve contracts, and oversee contractors, all while ensuring timely updates to Retail Management and proper tracking of construction projects and facility issues from inception to completion.
You will lead designated construction and facilities projects to meet timelines and maintain operations of our dispensaries.
At Sunnyside, we believe the employee experience is paramount to all. With a strong focus on training, development, diversity and authenticity, our employees experience both personal and professional growth.
As a Project Manager of Retail Construction & Facilities Management, you will have :
- Experience leading the full project management lifecycle in retail construction and remodels.
- Budget responsibility supporting retail store construction projects and facility maintenance.
- Skills in vendor relations, project management, inventory management and managing key relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Skills in strategic thinking, decision making and complex problem solving
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Support the direction of construction and facilities long-term and short-term plans by managing vendor relations and forecasting projects and property upgrades to maintain operations and meet budget goals.
- Manage and execute against the construction and facilities budget and make recommendations to meet or exceed budget goals.
- Oversee and manage construction and facilities projects from conception to completion meeting contractual conditions of performance.
- Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
- Oversee all onsite and offsite construction, remodels & facilities to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
- Coordinate construction with General Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
- Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and work with architects, building officials, landlords vendors and contractors for permit approvals on all projects, when necessary.
- Responsible for working with nationally contracted and one-off vendors to ensure the most cost effective means to complete repairs / maintenance.
- Ensure all projects meet quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
- Establish and nurture key business partner relationships across Retail Management, Construction, IT, Compliance, Security, Employees Health & Safety, and HR.
- Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver new stores, remodel, and facilities projects on time and on budget.
- Communicate with leadership timelines, deliverables, risks, and solutions to mitigate delays in project schedule.
- Maintain internal facilities and construction trackers and reporting to ensure visibility and progress of all projects.
- Interface with retail management teams to understand needs and engage strategic planning regarding facilities management services.
- Manage facilities ticket system to ensure timely communication and that service level adherence meets or exceeds expectations.
- Coordinate all repair / replacement of all warranty-related issues after store opening.
- Assist in bidding processes for all potential new GCs and vendors to identify cost savings and the top construction & facilities partners that provide quality and reliable services.
- Maintain and improve existing vendor relationships while ensuring their compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Manage invoicing process to ensure work has been completed according to expectations and is approved for timely payment.
- Provide regular updates, feedback, and solutions to your leader across all aspects of construction and facilities management.
- Advocate on stores' behalf and expedite issue resolution while maintaining excellent rapport with vendors.
- Assists in project administration duties as assigned.
- This position will require frequent off hour and weekend interaction.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- 3 plus years of Construction or Facilities Management Experience, preferably in a high-growth or fast-paced environment with multiple site responsibility.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Facilities Management, Engineering or Property Management.
- Strong problem solving, negotiating, and critical judgment skills for all proposed scopes of work.
- Skilled in vetting contractor proposals / scopes of work (including but not limited to roofing, HVAC, plumbing)
- Strong business acumen including vendor management, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A high level of integrity, personal motivation, adaptability, and sense of urgency.
- Proficiency in applications such as AutoCAD, Smartsheet and Microsoft Office programs.
- Up to 35% annual travel expectations.
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA / HSA programs, LTD / STD options, life insurance and AD&D.
We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program.
Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate : they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.
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We are working diligently to block this from happening.Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.
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