Project Executive - Food and Beverage

Description

The ideal candidate will bring extensive food and beverage construction experience and play a key role in securing clients, scaling teams, and delivering high-volume programs across The Yates Companies.

This is an operational leadership position, balancing business development with direct operational oversight of key projects and teams within the Food and Beverage industry sector.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

• Support superintendents and project managers in addressing the unique operational challenges of F&B construction, such as: Hygienic design and construction Proper PPE for food-grade facilities Working in sterile environments
• Mentor field staff, project managers, and engineers on best practices for F&B project delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, resolve field-level issues, and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and brand standards.
• Lead project kickoffs, OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings, and executive progress reviews.
• Develop strategic client roadmaps that align with sector and regional growth goals.
• Provide senior-level oversight across all phases of construction, including site mobilization, permitting, schedule execution, and turnover.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to allocate field resources effectively and ensure workforce readiness for scaling programs.
• Translate client expectations into field-executable strategies.
• Collaborate with work acquisition team to identify and win new F&B clients through networking, industry outreach, and targeted relationship-building.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards through close coordination with the safety team.
• Support the creation of market-entry plans and growth initiatives in emerging or underrepresented regions.
• Act as the executive liaison for assigned F&B clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnership growth.
• Support the development of client-specific pursuit strategies, proposals, and presentations.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of food grade facility construction, permitting, code requirements, and relevant FDA regulations.
• Proper PPE for food-grade facilities
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including 5+ years specifically managing large-scale projects in the Food and Beverage Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead active construction projects.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally based on project and client needs.
• Strong field operations experience, including supervision of jobsite teams, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Hygienic design and construction
• Troubleshoot critical issues that impact timelines or client operations, leveraging experience to implement swift, cost-effective solutions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance