Project Coordinator: Construction, Installations & Retrofits

Contract, 6-9 months with opportunity to extend/become full-time

Location: Ottawa, Canada (potential for remote work)

Customer Success Department

About Growcer

Growcer is an innovative agri-tech startup launched in Ottawa in 2015, specializing in the manufacturing and design of modular hydroponic systems that enable commercial food production in plug-and-play 40 ft. modules. Its vertical farming technology enables customers to grow fresh vegetables in virtually any climate, having been deployed within the Arctic Circle below -50°C. Growcer has empowered conventional farmers, entrepreneurs, communities and institutions to grow food locally all year round. Growcer's work has been recognized with awards including Fast Company's World Changing Ideas and the Entrepreneurs' Organization and was featured on Season 13 of CBC's hit show, Dragons' Den.

Growcer is looking for a driven individual with a self-starter attitude as the company enters the next phase of rapid growth and scales across North America. Effective Growcer employees are tenacious, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable working on big-picture challenges with lots of autonomy. All positions and work responsibilities tie back to our mission of empowering people to feed the world more sustainably, and applicants who are laser-focused on contributing to the creation of a better food system will find a workplace and team that shares their vision for sustainable agriculture.

Reconciliation

The Growcer team acknowledges that we work with many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that inspire us.

We recognize the land and the benefits it provides all of us, as an act of Reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on, work on or are visiting.

Growcer is committed to progressing the path of Reconciliation in a deeply meaningful way, in partnership with Indigenous and First Nations Peoples and is dedicated to fulfilling our role and responsibilities in this regard.

About the Role

As the Project Coordinator of Construction, Installations and Retrofits you will play a crucial role in strategically preparing for and executing on the launch and upgrades of our upcoming and current farms. You will be part of the Customer Success team and will work closely with our customers as well as the Sales, Product/Engineering and R&D teams. Your focus will range from cross-functional farm deployment and launch projects including scope definition, driving company-wide decision making, managing timelines and other critical tasks in partnership with teams across the organization.

This is a high visibility role that offers key leadership opportunities with the Customer Success team and within Growcer. The role is based in Ottawa, however there is the possibility for working remotely.

Responsibilities

Construction support for customers, tasks include:
- Building permit support;
- 3rd party contractor inquiry management;
- General customer inquiries; and
- Hands on work developing customer facing materials.
Support and lead projects and programs, inclusive of timeline, budget, resource management, key decision making and scaling. Tasks include:
- Develop and own relevant project plans and timelines;
- Work within Customer Success and other Growcer teammates and leaders across the organization to develop and execute the project plan - meeting and exceeding customer driven expectations
Support regular coordination across the project teams, drive accountability to the milestones within the project and identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. Tasks include:
- Ensure clear ownership and accountability for each milestone;
- Make appropriate interdependency links and tradeoffs that consider priorities and quantified risk where possible;
- Motivate project team, ensures project deliverables and schedules are met; and
- Identify potential roadblocks and proactively address them with the project team.
- Ensure documentation accuracy across projects

Required Skills & Competencies

Experience with construction management including building permits
Experience managing contractors
Project, budget, and change management experience
Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven ability to manage several tasks and projects in a fast-pace, deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Team player who will work hands-on (e.g.: directly with cross functional teams, visiting the farm as needed) with the team to implement change
Ability to deal with ambiguity and create new processes from scratch
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control
Ability to work independently and manage own priorities, self-starter attitude
Must be able to legally work in Canada

Education Requirements: University or College Degree or equivalent

Experience Requirements: 5-7 years in construction project management or similar

Travel Requirements: 10-20% travel to various sites to support installation work

Physical Requirements: Ability to travel, including to remote communities; Physically able to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance

English/French Bilingual: English, Bilingual an asset

Driver’s License Required: Yes

Assets

Hands on experience in construction, HVAC, food safety and/or farming.

PMP designation or similar is an asset but not required.

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