Outward Farms
Outward Farms is a third-generation, family-owned egg farm located in Ohio, dedicated to sustainable and responsible farming practices. The farm prioritizes the well-being of its hens, ensuring they are raised in a healthy and spacious environment, while also providing high-quality organic eggs. Outward Farms aims to connect with customers and communities through transparency and education about their farming methods and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Farm Construction Manager
April 30
Outward Farms
Outward Farms is a third-generation, family-owned egg farm located in Ohio, dedicated to sustainable and responsible farming practices. The farm prioritizes the well-being of its hens, ensuring they are raised in a healthy and spacious environment, while also providing high-quality organic eggs. Outward Farms aims to connect with customers and communities through transparency and education about their farming methods and commitment to environmental stewardship.
📋 Description
• Reporting to the Director of Farm Network Expansion Strategy, the Farm Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end barn construction process for new contract layer hen farms in our network. • This role ensures project timelines, adherence to specifications, and compliance requirements are met while also implementing best-in-class project management processes and reporting structures to enhance efficiency and transparency. • Lead barn construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. • Develop repeatable workflows and documentation practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and accountability. • Monitor budgets, identify risks, and resolve roadblocks with strategic, data-informed decisions. • Support farmer and contractor coordination to align scopes of work and ensure quality execution. • Conduct regular farm visits across the Eastern region to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and guide contractors and farmers. • Ensure all equipment, systems, and materials are in place before chick placement. • Recommend improvements to site layout, workflows, and construction methods based on field observations and best practices. • Build and maintain clear, actionable reporting systems that keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and milestones. • Own a dynamic project dashboard that offers real-time visibility across multiple builds. • Deliver consistent updates and post-project summaries that support smooth operational transitions. • Partner with Grower Recruitment, Compliance, Pullet Ops, and Farm Ops to ensure seamless transitions from construction to operations. • Communicate changes, expectations, and project insights across teams to keep everyone aligned. • Manage and mentor a direct report, setting clear expectations and providing growth opportunities. • Share best practices in project structure, communication, and process optimization. • Evolve construction SOPs, training materials, and standards based on lessons learned. • Apply a continuous improvement mindset to both technical processes and team collaboration. • Identify opportunities to scale construction operations more effectively as the network grows.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. • 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in agricultural, livestock, or rural infrastructure settings. • Must be located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, or Southern Illinois. • Ability to travel to farm locations a minimum of 3 days per week (75% travel expected). • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with a strong track record of staying on time and on budget. • Experience working directly with general contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople – including managing on-site troubleshooting and compliance with safety standards. • Prior experience in agricultural construction (e.g., poultry or livestock barns) is strongly preferred. • Experience managing or mentoring team members or direct reports in a project-oriented environment is a plus. • A passion for continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and process optimization. • You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own. • You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of. • You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day. • You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table. • You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
🏖️ Benefits
• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table. • Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few). • Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1. • Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval) • Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts. • Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town. • Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
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