Project Executive - Food and Beverage
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
Yates Construction, established in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., is recognized as one of the nation’s leading commercial and industrial construction firms. With a family-owned foundation and decades of unwavering commitment, Yates Construction has earned its place among the top construction companies in the United States as ranked by Engineering News-Record. The company boasts financial strength, considerable bonding capacity, and extensive personnel and equipment resources to support projects across a wide range of sectors. These sectors include arts and culture, civil infrastructure, commercial buildings, education, entertainment and gaming, federal facilities, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal projects, retail, and technology. Yates... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience with at least 5 years managing large-scale food and beverage projects
- proven leadership skills in active construction project management
- strong knowledge of food grade facility construction, permitting, and relevant regulations
- excellent supervisory skills over field teams and subcontractors
- ability to travel regionally and nationally
- physical ability to perform job functions including walking, standing, operating tools and equipment, and lifting up to 25 lbs
- capability to work in varying weather conditions and environments
Job Qualifications
- 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
- deep understanding of food grade facility construction, permitting, code requirements, and relevant FDA regulations
- 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
- willingness to travel regionally and nationally based on project and client needs
Job Duties
- Collaborate with work acquisition team to identify and win new food and beverage clients through networking, industry outreach, and targeted relationship-building
- support the development of client-specific pursuit strategies, proposals, and presentations
- support the creation of market-entry plans and growth initiatives in emerging or underrepresented regions
- act as the executive liaison for assigned food and beverage clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnership growth
- develop strategic client roadmaps that align with sector and regional growth goals
- translate client expectations into field-executable strategies
- provide senior-level oversight across all phases of construction, including site mobilization, permitting, schedule execution, and turnover
- conduct regular site visits to assess progress, resolve field-level issues, and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and brand standards
- support superintendents and project managers in addressing unique operational challenges of food and beverage construction such as hygienic design and construction, proper PPE for food-grade facilities, and working in sterile environments
- ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards through close coordination with the safety team
- troubleshoot critical issues impacting timelines or client operations by implementing swift, cost-effective solutions
- collaborate with architect/engineer and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing partners
- mentor field staff, project managers, and engineers on best practices for food and beverage project delivery
- lead project kickoffs, owner-architect-contractor meetings, and executive progress reviews
- collaborate with regional leadership to allocate field resources effectively and ensure workforce readiness for scaling programs
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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