Project Director, U.S. (Greenfield)

Lee Kum Kee USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick days

Birthday time off

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a Project Director, U.S. (Greenfield) in Newnan, GA to lead the East Coast greenfield site from development through commissioning.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet milestones, budgets, and safety standards while delivering a fully operational production facility on schedule. The role requires a construction management or engineering degree, 10+ years in construction leadership, and at least 5 years managing large-scale industrial projects (>$100M).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience managing construction projects and budgets.
• At least 5 years of dedicated experience managing large-scale construction projects and budgets; including at least 5 industrial projects, with one over $100M.
• PMP or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive project roadmaps with milestones, deliverables, and resource plans.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of greenfield manufacturing projects to deliver a fully operational site on time and within budget with a safety-first culture.
• Oversee project scheduling, identify critical path risks, and implement mitigation to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Manage design-build firms and consultants to ensure design integrity, construction quality, and contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align project objectives and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead regulatory & community liaison activities, securing permits and maintaining positive relationships with authorities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs with verification techniques.
• Champion 'Safety First' culture and OSHA standards across the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and escalate critical issues promptly.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Scheduling

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

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Project Director, U.S. (Greenfield)

4SM2 Newnan, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3010

Salary Range: $160,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

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BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage


• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal


• Paid Time Off


• Ten (10) Paid Holidays


• Five (5) Sick Days


• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall leadership and oversight for the U.S. East Coast greenfield project, driving successful project planning and execution from development through completion. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule and within budget and scope, while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Strategic Planning: Define comprehensive project roadmaps, establishing clear milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation plans to ensure seamless project progression.


• Lead Greenfield Project Execution: lead the end-to-end lifecycle of greenfield manufacturing capital projects, delivering a fully operational food production site on time and within budget while strictly enforcing a \"Safety First, Quality Always\" culture.


• Project Scheduling: Oversee project scheduling, proactively identifying critical path risks and implementing mitigation strategies to guarantee on-time delivery.


• Oversee Design-Build & Construction: Manage design-build firm and consultants to ensure design integrity, construction quality, and strict compliance with contractual terms and project timelines.


• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders (internal and external) to align project objectives and ensure seamless execution.


• Regulatory & Community Liaison: Lead Design-Builder/General Contractor and consultants in navigating local authority requirements, securing all necessary permits, and maintaining positive relationships with local communities and regulatory bodies.


• Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using rigorous verification techniques and strong negotiation skills.


• Safety Management: Champion a 'Safety First' culture throughout the entire greenfield project lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and all related safety regulations. Proactively identify and mitigate site-specific hazards, enforce rigorous safety protocols, and drive zero-incident performance.


• Reporting & Leadership Communication: Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership, ensuring transparent communication and timely escalation of critical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a closely related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience managing construction projects and budgets


• At least 5 years of dedicated experience in managing large-scale construction projects and budgets; including the delivery of at least 5 industrial projects, with a minimum of one project valued at over $100M USD.


• Prior experience managing large-scale greenfield projects with a total investment exceeding $300M USD is highly preferred.


• Solid technical foundation with comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in construction management methodologies and best practices.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.


• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and analytical capabilities to navigate complex project challenges.


• PMP or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.