Contract Project Manager for Commercial Facility Expansion [Part-Time]

about 2 months ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Holyoke, MA, US... more

Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. (“Clean Crop”) stops crop loss at the source, removing pathogens from seeds before they are planted, increasing yields, reducing in-field waste, and improving food safety. Clean Crop’s Clean Current technology combines electricity and food-grade gases to create cold plasma, inactivating a broad spectrum of contaminants from seed surfaces in a dry, automated, and residue-free process. We are building a dynamic team of engineers and technicians, administrators, and scientists with a passion for innovation, experimentation, pushing the envelope of what's possible, and a hunger to work at an agile start-up. If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk! 

About the Facility:
Last Fall, Clean Crop launched the world's first seed decontamination facility utilizing our proprietary cold plasma treatment, known as Clean Current, to sanitize seeds. This facility operates on a fee-for-service basis, where customers send us their infected seed lots, we treat them on-site, and then return the treated seeds. Due to the high demand for this service, our focus for 2024 is to increase our equipment capacity by commissioning and building additional Clean Current treatment machines to onboard more customers.

Project Overview: Our current Seed Tolling facility is based at our Holyoke, MA office. The goal of this project is to expand the facility to accommodate new equipment by October 11, of this year. We are seeking a contract Project Manager to oversee the expansion of our commercial facility. Estimated hourly commitment is 10-20 hours per week/4 weeks per month, hours will vary week-to-week depending on the status of the project.

What You’ll Do:

  • Execute the expansion plan provided by the Clean Crop executive team with minimal disruption to current operations.
  • Oversee external vendors and contract partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays.
  • Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders, including the CEO, Product, and Operations teams.
  • Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and promptly reporting any deviations.

What You’ll Bring:

Beyond experience with facilities upgrades, we're seeking individuals who can support an agile startup environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team is paramount. The ideal contractor is organized, hands-on, and possesses a knack for problem-solving.

  • Proven experience as a contract project manager, particularly in overseeing facility expansions or similar projects.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of a project simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Experience in managing budgets and ensuring financial compliance.
  • Ability to work through the duration of the project and be available for key meetings and milestones as needed.
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Prior experience providing services as an independent contractor

Additional Details:

  • Location: Holyoke, MA with some flexibility for remote work as the project demands. The preferred candidate should be prepared to travel to Clean Crop’s location, with lodging and travel expenses covered, for a minimum of 2 initial weeks followed by at least 1 week per month until project completion.
  • Status: Temporary independent contractor. Minimum hours commitment of 10-20 hours per week/4 weeks per month, hours will vary week-to-week depending on the status of the project. We are looking for  a vendor to commit to starting by early August at the latest, with the expectation that the engagement will last 3-6 months.
  • Rate: $65-$100/hour
  • Reports to: Operations Department

If you are a proactive and experienced project manager looking to take on an exciting project with Clean Crop, please submit your resume.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are priorities for Clean Crop. We believe that business has the opportunity to accelerate social change, and that it is our responsibility to further equality for all. Our aspiration is to create a workplace that looks like society, and to do this, we need to accelerate representation. We are committed to building a business where we attract and retain people and partners who provide their unique wisdom, perspective, and experiences. This requires providing justice, fairness, and access to opportunities and resources for the top talent that we attract and retain.

Clean Crop believes our impact is greater when our teams reflect the communities we serve. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know