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Cresco Labs · 1 month ago

Assistant Project Manager, Retail Construction & Facilities

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public operators in the cannabis industry, aiming to normalize and professionalize cannabis. The Assistant Project Manager for Retail Construction & Facilities Management will support project management activities for over 70 dispensaries, focusing on construction planning, budget tracking, and vendor coordination.

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Responsibilities

Support long-term and short-term construction and facilities plans by coordinating vendor relations, tracking projects, and assisting with property upgrades to maintain operations and meet AOP budget goals

Assist the Project Manager and Sr. Director in coordinating construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring contractual and quality standards are met

Support the Project Manager and Sr. Director in scheduling, tracking, assisting with cost estimation, and tracking deliverables

Assist the Project Managers, Sr. Director, and internal teams in ensuring compliance with project plans, codes, and regulations

Assist in preparing internal contracts and creating purchase orders as needed for construction and facilities efforts

Support in-house layout, finishes, and materials sourcing, ensuring alignment with brand standards and budget parameters. This includes plans for non-permitted projects, including schematic drawings

Ensure construction documents are accurately maintained and properly organized in shared drives

Build and maintain relationships with business partners through Retail Management, Construction, IT, Compliance, Security, Health & Safety, and HR

Work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to help Project Managers and the Director deliver new stores, remodels, and facilities projects on time and within budget

Support the management of the facilities ticket system to ensure timely communication, adherence to service standards, and completion of requests

Assist in tracking facilities work orders to ensure these are updated, timelines are met, deliverables are not at risk, and potential solutions are identified

Maintain internal project trackers and reporting to ensure visibility and progress of all facilities and construction projects

Interface with Project Managers and the Sr. Director to gather needs and support facilities management planning

Help coordinate repairs or replacements for warranty-related issues after store openings

Assist in vendor and GC bidding processes, identifying potential cost savings and quality partners. Maintain all vendor and GC agreements up to date. Maintain and improve vendor relationships, supporting compliance with applicable policies and procedures, including clear tracking of all vendors' inventory and bulk orders

Assist with invoicing to ensure work is completed as expected and approved for timely payment

Provide regular updates and feedback to Project Managers and the Director on construction and facilities activities

Perform general project administration duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction project managementFacilities managementVendor managementBudget trackingAutoCADProblem-solvingNegotiatingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-starter

Required

3+ years of construction project management & facilities management at a scaled retailer or similar industry with a multi-state footprint

Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and critical judgment skills for all proposed scopes of work; experience in GC and vendor RFP and bidding

Skilled in vetting contractor proposals/scopes of work (including but not limited to roofing, HVAC, plumbing), permit process tracking, change order processing, and vendor inventory tracking

Strong business acumen, including vendor management, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly motivated/a self-starter who is goal-oriented; works well independently and with little direction

Proficiency in relevant applications such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Smartsheet, and Monday.com and Microsoft Office programs

Demonstrated 3D visualization ability and working knowledge of color and design principles

Must be 21 years of age or older to apply

Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry