Description:
This position will report to the General Manager of AeroFarms AgX Ltd. and will lead the Engineering Team at AeroFarms AgX. The main responsibility is equipment and machines design for our future farms and applications. The Director would identify local and global manufacturers/suppliers, supervise the installation of the systems, and make sure full operability is achieved. This role is an extension of AeroFarms’ corporate engineering team and there will be a functional relationship and mutual support.
Job Responsibilities:
Manages all phases of assigned projects, directing a team of multi-discipline engineers
Partners with multiple internal customers, such as R&D, Software development, and Business Development who are pursuing business opportunities in different fields related to growing plants in controlled environments.
Manage in-house and consulting design teams
Develop and manage project schedule and budget
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the developments and status of projects
Provide design input on all disciplines including architectural, MEP, structural, acoustics, waterproofing, etc.
Establish design criteria, review design documents, and construction phase review
Contractor selection and management
Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of engineers
Job Requirements:
Experience with Tender and Bid Packages, Contract Administration and Coordination, Construction Progress, Cost Reports, Permits, Building Codes, etc…
Strong track record managing general contractors and subcontractors
Must be team-oriented and be able to lead productive multi-discipline meetings
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
5 years of experience as a Director of Capital Projects
10 years of experience in engineering design projects
Experience in leading a sizable team of multi-disciplinary engineers
Must have prior ground-up/new build experience (Green Field Projects)
Solid proven record of project management success
Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of design, and construction engineering concepts
Ability to establish timelines and budgets with a proven track record of bringing construction projects in on time and within budget
Extensive experience in cost estimation and negotiating
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera, CAD, SolidWorks, flow charts, purchasing and inventory control, etc.
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
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