Project Manager

McEvoy Ranch LLC • Ukiah, CA

just now • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is a key driver of strategic initiatives across the ranch, supporting projects that span production, facilities, marketing, hospitality, and guest experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and excels at transforming ideas into organized, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

The Project Manager reports to the President while working closely with the Leadership Team and department heads to move key, company-wide projects from concept to completion. Successful candidates will have a track record for managing a variety of project types, teams, and collaborating with consultants/vendors from start to finish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in food production, agriculture, manufacturing, or hospitality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and handle multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to work on-site at our ranch in Petaluma, including walking on uneven or sloped outdoor terrain.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Comfortable working occasionally in outdoor or production environments with varying temperatures.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as part of regular duties.
• Ability to safely navigate around ranch equipment, production facilities, and guest areas.
• Valid California driver’s license required; must be able to safely operate ranch vehicles, such as utility carts or light trucks, for on-site transportation.
• Clean driving record and adherence to company vehicle use policies required.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or similar credential is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project planning, scheduling, and execution for operational, capital, and brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to define project goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, manage schedules, and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or resource needs.
• Provide clear, consistent communication of project updates, milestones, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and project budgets with accuracy and accountability.
• Support process improvements that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality across the ranch.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reporting, and post-project evaluations.
• Serve as the central point of contact across internal teams (sales & marketing, operations, agriculture, leadership) and external stakeholders (vendors, partners, contractors)
• Facilitate timely decision-making and cross-department alignment.
• Prepare and lead internal briefings, pre-planning sessions, and post-mortem reviews.

Benefits

• We offer a full suite of benefits including company paid life, medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee.
• We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days and vacation dependent upon years of service.
• We believe in strong community engagement and offer generous employee discounts on McEvoy Ranch products and experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager