We are Gorillas and on a mission to redefine convenience retail. With our ten minute grocery deliveries we are disrupting the supermarket space, one of the biggest markets still in the hands of traditional players. We are a rapidly growing startup and are currently building an outstanding team with skilled members across all domains and backgrounds. We focus on building a diverse and inclusive company culture and aim to become a global leader in on-demand retail. Come join us on this journey.
The Gorilla’s Expansion team is fast, efficient and very hands-on. The Construction Project Manager will work directly with the Expansion team, the Real Estate team and third-party vendors to conduct seamless and efficient fit-outs of new micro fulfillment centers.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Own new location fit-outs from sourcing and managing vendor relationships to handing over the facility to the local team.
- Negotiate with and hire subcontractors, such as architects, plumbers, electricians, welders, and other specialized construction professionals.
- Create and maintain the Gorilla’s Construction Playbook.
- Oversee material and labor costs and ensure we are launching as efficiently as possible.
- Oversee the construction permit acquisition and ensure all Gorilla micro fulfillment centers are code compliant.
- Execute all tasks necessary to ensure a location is ready to be fully operated on launch day
- Ensure a smooth handover of facilities and infrastructure to the Operations team and remain a point of contact and support function post launch for the Facilities Management team.
- Fully responsible for the success and timeliness of the launch of your location.
- Help define and optimize the processes of a launch and location fit-out.
- Work together with the central Expansion team to analyze and define the project scope.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience related to construction project management.
- Excellent time and task management skills
- Confident managing contractors and supplier partners and negotiating terms
- Work closely with our warehouse managers amp; supervisor
- Make sure our operations are cutting edge and ready to scale with you to other districts, cities, countries
- See yourself as an entrepreneur and you are eager to take the next steps - launching a new Gorillas location is almost like launching your own startup
- Willing to make Gorillas your mission and are ready to put a lot of hard work into making this business a success
- Love traveling and you are flexible when it comes to your working location
- Have a hands-on mentality and are willing to get your hands dirty
- Very good communication skills and are proficient in both written and spoken English. Spanish is a plus
- Be on-site for the first days after launch to ensure that any snags and issues are closed out.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited paid time off
- Steep learning curve from day one
- Great opportunity to build something you are proud of: we are growing fast, which means that the opportunities at Gorillas are virtually limitless.
- An awesome team spirit and an exciting workplace with a dynamic and international environment.
- Transparent company culture with flat hierarchies and a high career growth trajectory at Gorillas
Disclaimer:
Gorillas is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.