Project Manager

Description

Job Type: Full-time, in-person
Location: Petaluma, California (On-site)  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Reports To: President

About McEvoy Ranch

McEvoy Ranch is a family-owned producer of award-winning olive oils, olive oil beauty products, culinary goods, and estate wines, all crafted on our 550-acre working ranch in Petaluma, California. Rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and community, we take pride in creating exceptional products and experiences that honor the land we steward. Our team collaborates across disciplines to bring thoughtful, high-quality work to life.

Position Overview

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.   

Key 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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

Physical & Other Requirements

•   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.

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.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000 depending upon experience.