Hey there! We are Gorillas amp; we are influencing the way people live their lives. Groceries being delivered to your door in 10 minutes is a concept that up until recently was unimaginable. We’re redefining an industry that has never experienced the rapid changes that we’re creating. You can now be a part of generating this change.
Our expansion team is fast, efficient and very hands-on. Within your SWAT teams, you will need to manage and execute in a timely-manner. You will cover a variety of topics from real estate acquisition to engaging local partnerships, following our Launch Playbook to the letter. Our expansion team enables speed and efficiency allowing the Gorillas mission to spread across the globe.
Requirements
Be the project owner for the new location fit-out. You will tender contracts, review schedules of works, manage project costs and timelines and work with main contractors to ensure project delivery is successful and in line with the business schedule
Responsible for projects and budgets ranging from 20,000-100,000 and overseeing several projects at any one given time depending on the size of the project
Negotiate with and hire subcontractors, such as architects, plumbers, electricians, welders, and other specialized construction professionals
Overseeing material and labor costs as well as procurement, construction permit acquisition, and code compliance.
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 Retail Operations Team and remain a point of contact and support function post launch for Facilities Management
Fully responsible for the success and timeliness of the launch of your location
Help define and optimise the processes of a launch and location fit-out
Work together with the central expansion team to analyze and define the project scope
Be on site for the first days after launch to ensure that any snags and issues are closed out
Communicate with many different external stakeholders and across many different internal departments e.g. suppliers, warehouse staff, partners, commercial teams and Operations
Requirements
Experience related to construction project management. You understand the basic principles to Mamp;E
Excellent time and task management skills
Confident to manage contractors and supplier partners
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
Gained first experience in a fast-paced environment (consulting, startup, VC, etc.)
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 your 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
Benefits
As a part of the fastest growing startup in Europe, you can benefit from a steep learning curve from day one with a high career growth trajectory. We love seeing our crew blossom amp; growing with us! With a transparent company culture amp; stunning team spirit, Gorillas ensures a dynamic amp; international environment welcome to anyone! Plus, our flexible working arrangements support people at different stages in their lives. We celebrate diversity amp; are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you want to build something you are proud of amp; you believe in the vision, we want you in the Gorillas fam!
They negotiate with and hire subcontractors, such as plumbers, electricians, welders, and other specialized construction professionals, as well as interview and hire laborers. Construction facilities managers are responsible for overseeing material and labor costs as well as procurement, construction permit acquisition, and code compliance.