Assistant Project Manager, Retail Construction & Facilities

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public vertically integrated multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming positive judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013 Cresco Labs mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues consumers customers and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs we aim to revolutionize and lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance product consistency and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity strictly adhering to regulations and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Project ManagerRetail Construction & Facilities Management will report to the Sr.Directorof RetailConstruction & Facilities Management.This individualis responsible forsupportingoverallprojectmanagementwhich includes construction planning and project management and facilities maintenance for 70 Sunnyside* dispensaries.This individualwillassistinmanagingtoour overall annual operating budgets including helping to forecast and track vendor spend across several key facilities and construction vendors.This role also includesplanning and organizing engagements with the construction team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.On a day-to-day basis you will oversee all project management activities manage external vendorsassistwith contractsand coordinate withvendors andcontractors in partnership with our Project Managersall while ensuringtimelyupdates toleadershipand proper tracking of construction projects and facility issues frominceptionto completion.

At Sunnyside we believeemployeeexperience is paramount to all. With a strong focus on training developmentdiversityand authenticity our employees experience both personal and professional an AssistantProject ManagerRetail Construction & Facilities Management you willhave:

• Supported retail construction program byassistingwith project coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assistedwith budget tracking and reporting for retail store construction projects and facility maintenance.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal teams helpingmaintainstrong relationships and ensuring project needs were communicated effectively.
• Provided support in planning and problem-solving contributing to decision-makingprocessesand helping resolve facilities and project-related challenges.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Support long-term and short-term construction and facilities plans by coordinating vendor relations tracking projects andassistingwith property upgrades tomaintainoperations and meet AOP budget goals.
• Assist the Project Manager andSr.Director in coordinating construction projects from initiation through completion ensuring contractual and quality standards are met.
• Support the Project Manager andSr.Director in scheduling trackingassistingwith cost estimation and tracking deliverables.
• Assist the Project ManagersSr.Director and internal teams in ensuring compliance with project plans codes and regulations.
• Assistin preparing internal contracts and creating purchase orders as needed for construction and facilities efforts.
• Support in-house layout finishes and materials sourcing ensuring alignment with brand standards and budget parameters. This includes plans for non-permitted projects including schematic drawings.
• Ensure construction documents are accuratelymaintainedandproperly organizedin shared drives.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with business partners through Retail Management Construction IT Compliance Security Health & Safety and HR.
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to help Project Managers and the Director deliver new stores remodels and facilities projects on time and within budget.
• Support the management of the facilities ticket system to ensuretimelycommunication adherence to service standards and completion of requests.Assistin trackingfacilitieswork orders to ensure these are updated timelines are met deliverables are not at risk and potential solutions areidentified.
• Maintain internal project trackers and reporting to ensure visibility and progress of all facilities and construction projects.
• Interface with Project Managers and theSr.Director to gather needs and support facilities management planning.
• Help coordinate repairs or replacements for warranty-related issues after store openings.
• Assistin vendor and GC bidding processesidentifyingpotential cost savings and quality partners. Maintain all vendor and GC agreements up to date. Maintain and improve vendor relationships supporting compliance with applicable policies and procedures including clear tracking of all vendors inventory and bulk orders.
• Assistwith invoicing to ensure work is completed as expected and approved fortimelypayment.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to Project Managers and the Director on construction and facilities activities.
• Perform general project administration duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• 3years ofconstruction project management & facilities management at a scaled retailer or similar industry with a multi-state footprint.Cannabis experience a plus.
• BachelorsDegree preferredwith a focus onFacilities Management Engineering or Property Management.
• Strong problem-solving negotiating and critical judgment skills for all proposed scopes of work; experience in GC and vendor RFP and bidding.
• Skilled in vetting contractor proposals/scopes of work (including but not limited to roofing HVAC plumbing) permit process tracking change order processing and vendor inventory tracking.
• Strong business acumen including vendor management attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated/a self-starter who is goal-oriented; works well independently and with little direction.
• Proficiencyinrelevantapplications such as AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe SuitePhotoshop InDesign Illustrator Smartsheet and and Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated 3D visualization ability and working knowledge of color and design principles.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical dental and vision insurance a 401(K)-match program FSA/HSA programs LTD/STD options life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles location or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.