Capital Projects Manager
Community Food Works · Warwick, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
About Community Food Works
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Community Food Works exists to make local food accessible for everyone. We're building a place where as many people as possible eat, enjoy, and ask for more of the food that's good for them and good for our community. We produce and distribute delicious, affordable local food that reaches community members in schools and food pantries - places typically left out of the local food picture. We're funded by the NoVo Foundation and rooted in Kingston, NY.The RoleThe Capital Projects Manager is a member of Community Food Works' Capital Projects team, responsible for owner-side delivery of assigned projects from early development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout. Reporting to the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager, this role serves as the day-to-day owner representative, coordinating design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to move projects from concept through execution.Much of Community Food Works' capital portfolio supports food-processing and CPG manufacturing operations. Projects may include production facilities, process and packaging lines, warehouses, cold and ambient storage, utilities, laboratories, offices, and other investments supporting manufacturing growth.The ideal candidate has a background in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, with experience in food and beverage, CPG, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly complex environments. Experience integrating building design and construction with process equipment, utilities, production requirements, and startup is particularly valuable. The successful candidate will be comfortable developing projects, working with operations, reviewing designs and proposals, managing construction in the field, and communicating project risks and recommendations clearly.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Development & PlanningManage assigned capital projects from initial need through design, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeoutPartner with internal stakeholders and the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager to develop project objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and success criteriaTranslate business, production, operational, and technical requirements into clear project requirementsManage feasibility studies, site investigations, and existing-condition assessmentsEvaluate and recommend project delivery, contracting, procurement, and construction approachesDesign ManagementManage projects through programming, schematic design, design development, final design, and construction documentationManage architects, engineers, process engineers, consultants, and other design partnersCoordinate stakeholder input and translate operational and manufacturing requirements into clear design directionLead project-level design reviews and resolve scope, cost, constructability, operability, maintainability, and food-safety considerationsCoordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, utility requirements, and other preconstruction activitiesProcurement & PreconstructionDevelop scopes of work and coordinate procurement of designers, contractors, construction managers, consultants, vendors, and tradesManage RFQ/RFPs including evaluations, interviews, bid leveling, and selection recommendationsReview estimates and proposals, challenging scope, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and pricing where appropriateLead value engineering and cost-management while protecting critical operational, quality, and project requirementsConstruction ManagementServe as Community Food Works' day-to-day Owner’s Representative for assigned projectsLead Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and coordinate internal stakeholdersMonitor construction progress, schedule, quality, cost, safety, and compliance with project requirements, including conducting regular site visitsReview RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, schedules, and other construction documentation, within Delegation of Authority limitsManage project changes and reporting across scope, budget, schedule, and decision impacts, elevating significant changes or risks to project deliveryCoordinate owner-furnished equipment, utility connections, and activities outside the contractor's scopeCoordinate construction with ongoing operations where projects occur within active facilitiesCommissioning, Startup & CloseoutManage commissioning, punch list, turnover, startup, closeout, and handoverCoordinate building and utility commissioning with process equipment installation, testing, and startupPartner with Operations and other internal stakeholders to ensure readiness for handoverEnsure delivery of warranties, O&M manuals, commissioning records, and other closeout materialsConfirm completion of contractual, financial, and administrative closeout requirementsProject Controls & Financial ManagementManage project budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and cash-flow projections, within Delegation of Authority limitsMaintain integrated project schedules and track schedule dependencies and critical-path risksConduct project retrospectives and share lessons learned to improve future project deliveryFollow and help with continuous improvement of Capital Projects standardsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, engineering, construction, development, or owner-side project management, with demonstrated responsibility for delivering capital projectsExperience managing multiple parallel projects across multiple phases, ideally including project development, design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and startupStrong understanding of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, construction methods, and building systemsDemonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, contractors, and vendorsExperience reviewing estimates, proposals, change orders, payment applications, and other construction-related commercial documentationStrong communication, project-management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsWillingness to spend significant time in the field and at active project sitesAlignment with the mission, values, and guiding principles of Community Food Works and NoVoExperience delivering capital projects in one or more of the following environments is strongly preferred:Food-processing, food and beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturingWarehousing, distribution, cold storage, or logistics facilitiesPharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsOther facilities where construction must be closely coordinated with process equipment, production operations, utilities, sanitation, quality, or regulatory requirementsAdditional relevant experience may include:Understanding of hygienic or sanitary design, GMP, food safety, sanitation, or regulated manufacturing requirements as they relate to capital projectsAIA contracts and common design and construction contracting structuresProject-management and construction tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platformsProfessional licensure or certification such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP is valued but not requiredLocation & CompensationThis role is based in Kingston, NY. The Capital Projects Manager will work across Community Food Works' project sites and should expect regular field presence throughout planning, design, construction, commissioning, and startup.The compensation available for the role considers a variety of factors including individual skill set, previous and applicable experience, professional qualifications, and organizational needs. Estimated annual salary range: $100k-$130k, commensurate with relative experience, with competitive benefits.To ApplyPlease send your resume, cover letter, and favorite vegetable to the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager, Christina Salchow: with “Application for Capital Projects Manager” as the subject line. xzbcwsv Community Food Works is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgroundsBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston, NY 12401
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
Community Food Works exists to make local food accessible for everyone. We're building a place where as many people as possible eat, enjoy, and ask for more of the food that's good for them and good for our community. We produce and distribute delicious, affordable local food that reaches community members in schools and food pantries - places typically left out of the local food picture. We're funded by the NoVo Foundation and rooted in Kingston, NY.The RoleThe Capital Projects Manager is a member of Community Food Works' Capital Projects team, responsible for owner-side delivery of assigned projects from early development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout. Reporting to the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager, this role serves as the day-to-day owner representative, coordinating design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to move projects from concept through execution.Much of Community Food Works' capital portfolio supports food-processing and CPG manufacturing operations. Projects may include production facilities, process and packaging lines, warehouses, cold and ambient storage, utilities, laboratories, offices, and other investments supporting manufacturing growth.The ideal candidate has a background in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, with experience in food and beverage, CPG, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly complex environments. Experience integrating building design and construction with process equipment, utilities, production requirements, and startup is particularly valuable. The successful candidate will be comfortable developing projects, working with operations, reviewing designs and proposals, managing construction in the field, and communicating project risks and recommendations clearly.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Development & PlanningManage assigned capital projects from initial need through design, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeoutPartner with internal stakeholders and the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager to develop project objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and success criteriaTranslate business, production, operational, and technical requirements into clear project requirementsManage feasibility studies, site investigations, and existing-condition assessmentsEvaluate and recommend project delivery, contracting, procurement, and construction approachesDesign ManagementManage projects through programming, schematic design, design development, final design, and construction documentationManage architects, engineers, process engineers, consultants, and other design partnersCoordinate stakeholder input and translate operational and manufacturing requirements into clear design directionLead project-level design reviews and resolve scope, cost, constructability, operability, maintainability, and food-safety considerationsCoordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, utility requirements, and other preconstruction activitiesProcurement & PreconstructionDevelop scopes of work and coordinate procurement of designers, contractors, construction managers, consultants, vendors, and tradesManage RFQ/RFPs including evaluations, interviews, bid leveling, and selection recommendationsReview estimates and proposals, challenging scope, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and pricing where appropriateLead value engineering and cost-management while protecting critical operational, quality, and project requirementsConstruction ManagementServe as Community Food Works' day-to-day Owner’s Representative for assigned projectsLead Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and coordinate internal stakeholdersMonitor construction progress, schedule, quality, cost, safety, and compliance with project requirements, including conducting regular site visitsReview RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, schedules, and other construction documentation, within Delegation of Authority limitsManage project changes and reporting across scope, budget, schedule, and decision impacts, elevating significant changes or risks to project deliveryCoordinate owner-furnished equipment, utility connections, and activities outside the contractor's scopeCoordinate construction with ongoing operations where projects occur within active facilitiesCommissioning, Startup & CloseoutManage commissioning, punch list, turnover, startup, closeout, and handoverCoordinate building and utility commissioning with process equipment installation, testing, and startupPartner with Operations and other internal stakeholders to ensure readiness for handoverEnsure delivery of warranties, O&M manuals, commissioning records, and other closeout materialsConfirm completion of contractual, financial, and administrative closeout requirementsProject Controls & Financial ManagementManage project budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and cash-flow projections, within Delegation of Authority limitsMaintain integrated project schedules and track schedule dependencies and critical-path risksConduct project retrospectives and share lessons learned to improve future project deliveryFollow and help with continuous improvement of Capital Projects standardsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field5+ years of relevant experience in architecture, engineering, construction, development, or owner-side project management, with demonstrated responsibility for delivering capital projectsExperience managing multiple parallel projects across multiple phases, ideally including project development, design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and startupStrong understanding of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, construction methods, and building systemsDemonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, contractors, and vendorsExperience reviewing estimates, proposals, change orders, payment applications, and other construction-related commercial documentationStrong communication, project-management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsWillingness to spend significant time in the field and at active project sitesAlignment with the mission, values, and guiding principles of Community Food Works and NoVoExperience delivering capital projects in one or more of the following environments is strongly preferred:Food-processing, food and beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturingWarehousing, distribution, cold storage, or logistics facilitiesPharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsOther facilities where construction must be closely coordinated with process equipment, production operations, utilities, sanitation, quality, or regulatory requirementsAdditional relevant experience may include:Understanding of hygienic or sanitary design, GMP, food safety, sanitation, or regulated manufacturing requirements as they relate to capital projectsAIA contracts and common design and construction contracting structuresProject-management and construction tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platformsProfessional licensure or certification such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP is valued but not requiredLocation & CompensationThis role is based in Kingston, NY. The Capital Projects Manager will work across Community Food Works' project sites and should expect regular field presence throughout planning, design, construction, commissioning, and startup.The compensation available for the role considers a variety of factors including individual skill set, previous and applicable experience, professional qualifications, and organizational needs. Estimated annual salary range: $100k-$130k, commensurate with relative experience, with competitive benefits.To ApplyPlease send your resume, cover letter, and favorite vegetable to the Capital Projects Portfolio Manager, Christina Salchow: with “Application for Capital Projects Manager” as the subject line. xzbcwsv Community Food Works is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgroundsBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston, NY 12401
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| Company | Community Food Works |
| Location | Warwick, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |