Construction Project Manager

Stacked Farm is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee new construction projects across North America from their headquarters in West Hollywood, CA. The role involves liaising between contractors and internal teams, focusing on resource planning and project management. Stacked Farm is an innovative company in vertical farming, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. This position requires on-site presence five days a week.
Stacked Farm: Redefining the Future of Vertical Farming

Ready to revolutionize the future of agriculture? Stacked Farm is leading the charge in automated indoor vertical farming, driven by innovation, efficiency and sustainability. With proprietary automation, we’ve transformed how leafy greens are planted and harvested—faster, cleaner and greener than ever before.

Recognized as Australia’s third most innovative company in 2023 by The Australian Financial Review, we’re now bringing our groundbreaking model and premium-quality produce to the U.S. As we scale rapidly with new farms and state-of-the-art products, we’re reshaping the AgTech industry.

Why We’re Different

At Stacked Farm, we’ve tackled the challenges that have hindered others in the industry. Our advanced technology, proprietary designs and proven methodologies deliver a scalable, efficient model that sets a new benchmark for success in vertical farming.

With strong backing from leading investors in both Australia and the U.S., our vision is reinforced by the confidence and long-term commitment of some of the most respected names in the industry.

Why Join Stacked Farm?

Joining Stacked Farm means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to innovate, grow and make a lasting impact. Here’s why you’ll thrive with us:
• Shape the Future: Contribute to a fast-growing company solving agriculture’s biggest challenges.
• Long-Term Stability: Work within a proven, well-funded model supported by global expertise.
• Collaborative Innovation: Be part of a team where your ideas matter, collaboration drives success and creativity flourishes.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits that rival those offered by top global tech companies, including a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, 100% employer-paid medical, optical and dental insurance for employees and 50% employer contributions toward medical, optical and dental coverage for direct family members, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 2 weeks of paid vacation leave and 5 days sick leave, accrued annually (with no cap), available for use as it accrues—no need to wait 12 months.
• Sustainability at Heart: Help us transform food production for a better, more sustainable future.

At Stacked Farm, we’re cultivating more than just crops—we’re building a community of innovators, problem-solvers and changemakers. Join us in shaping the future of food production. Together, we grow where innovation thrives.

Location

This position is located at our U.S. headquarters in the heart of Los Angeles. Join top professionals in a collaborative office environment, working on-site five days a week Monday - Friday.

Purpose

Based ideally in California, you will manage new construction projects across all North American sites. As the Construction Project Manager, you will act as the primary liaison between external contractors and internal teams, including - projects, assembly, procurement, warehouse, engineering and human resources.

The role’s primary focus is on resource planning and project management, ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects while working closely with the U.S and Australian based teams and initially reporting directly to the Founder.

Key Responsibilities

In a typical week, you will:
• Develop and manage assembly team schedules, including roster planning to align with project demands.
• Coordinate project resources, tasks and work orders, ensuring alignment with the company’s project management systems and processes.
• Track and report on project timelines, procurement activities, budget status, program progress, key milestones, and potential risks, delivering regular updates to stakeholders.
• Estimate labour requirements based on project timelines and manage temporary labour hire when needed.
• Document project scheduling processes and maintain comprehensive records for reporting and future reference.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations and standards for all onsite construction activities.
• Ensure all construction works are delivered to meet high-care, food-safe standards, aligning with industry regulations and company requirements.

Required Qualities
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Strong independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Genuine interest in the company’s mission and goals.
• High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualifications & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in project management, particularly in construction or related industries, is essential.
• Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Highly valued: Certified Construction Manager (CCM): Offered by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP): Issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Familiarity with California Building Codes, Nevada Building Codes, and local construction regulations is crucial for compliance
• Background in building or manufacturing scheduling is desirable.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in project management or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven experience reporting on project timelines, changes and risk management to stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with project management applications such as Jira and Gantt Pro to manage workloads and team tasks.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) tools is desirable.
• Strong communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• West Hollywood, CA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
• West Hollywood, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person