Director, Civil and Building Engineering

About the role

Lead the civil and building engineering functions for fairlife’s expanding manufacturing and distribution footprint. Oversee site development, facility design, construction, and capital-project execution across multiple greenfield and brownfield sites in North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-range capital plan for civil and building infrastructure that aligns with fairlife’s growth strategy.
• Direct the full project lifecycle—feasibility, permitting, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close-out—for new plants, expansions, and renovations.
• Manage a team of engineers, architects, and contractors; establish standards, best practices, and KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for all civil and building deliverables, reporting to the VP of Engineering and collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize total cost of ownership through life-cycle analysis, value engineering, and sustainable design principles.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery speed, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field; PE license strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil/structural engineering and capital-project leadership, with at least 5 years in a director-level role.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale industrial or food-and-beverage facilities in North America.
• Deep expertise in site development, grading, utilities, foundations, structural steel, building envelopes, and MEP coordination.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and local permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and project-management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera).
• Strong financial acumen; ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and complex contracts.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus tied to project and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Generous PTO policy, 10 paid holidays, and a wellness stipend.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a high-growth company.