Lead Greenfield Food Plant Project Director

The Keystone Distinction Group; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

5 sick days

1 paid birthday day off

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Project Director to lead a $300M+ greenfield food manufacturing program in Georgia, from planning through commissioning. The role is based at the Newnan site with travel to LaGrange and coordination with international leadership.

You will oversee design-build partners, contractors and consultants, manage budgets and schedules, maintain safety standards, and report progress to HQ in Beijing with weekly calls across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects and budgets.
• 5+ years managing large-scale construction projects including Greenfield and budgets.
• Experience delivering at least 5 industrial projects, including 1 project valued at more than $100 million.
• Greenfield project experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing design-build firms, contractors, consultants, project schedules, and capital budgets.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, safety, permitting, risk assessment, and change control.
• Willingness to work from the Newnan area, travel to LaGrange as needed, and participate in weekly calls with Beijing.
• Experience managing a greenfield project with investment exceeding $300 million is highly preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the greenfield project from development and planning through construction, completion, and operational handover.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Oversee the design-build firm, general contractor, engineers, consultants, and other project partners.
• Monitor the project’s critical path, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs, including change orders and related negotiations.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, quality, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Guide project partners through permitting, local authority requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and oversee compliance with applicable construction safety standards.
• Provide senior leadership with regular updates on project progress, financial performance, risks, and decisions.
• Participate in weekly calls with international leadership and coordinate across time zones.

Skills

Construction management

Safety

Permitting

Risk assessment

Change control

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Project Director to lead a $300M+ greenfield food manufacturing program in Georgia, from planning through commissioning. The role is based at the Newnan site with travel to LaGrange and coordination with international leadership.

You will oversee design-build partners, contractors and consultants, manage budgets and schedules, maintain safety standards, and report progress to HQ in Beijing with weekly calls across time zones.