Farm Construction Manager

Farm Construction Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in agricultural, livestock, or rural infrastructure settings.
• Must be located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, or Southern Illinois.
• Ability to travel to farm locations a minimum of 3 days per week (75% travel expected).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with a strong track record of staying on time and on budget.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople – including managing on-site troubleshooting and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead barn construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Develop repeatable workflows and documentation practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and accountability.
• Monitor budgets, identify risks, and resolve roadblocks with strategic, data-informed decisions.
• Support farmer and contractor coordination to align scopes of work and ensure quality execution.
• Conduct regular farm visits across the Eastern region to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and guide contractors and farmers.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and materials are in place before chick placement.
• Recommend improvements to site layout, workflows, and construction methods based on field observations and best practices.
• Build and maintain clear, actionable reporting systems that keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and milestones.
• Own a dynamic project dashboard that offers real-time visibility across multiple builds.
• Deliver consistent updates and post-project summaries that support smooth operational transitions.
• Partner with Grower Recruitment, Compliance, Pullet Ops, and Farm Ops to ensure seamless transitions from construction to operations.
• Communicate changes, expectations, and project insights across teams to keep everyone aligned.
• Lead structured project closeouts, including documentation, punch lists, and readiness checklists.
• Manage and mentor a direct report, setting clear expectations and providing growth opportunities.
• Share best practices in project structure, communication, and process optimization.
• Evolve construction SOPs, training materials, and standards based on lessons learned.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to both technical processes and team collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to scale construction operations more effectively as the network grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in agricultural construction (e.g., poultry or livestock barns) is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members or direct reports in a project-oriented environment is a plus.