About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Preconstruction Manager
WhoYou’llWork With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as a Preconstruction Manager, youare joininga team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Construction Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
WhatYou’llDo
Develop andmaintainan effective preconstruction program to produce conceptual and preliminary budgets and schedules,establishand maintain a list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors, develop andmaintainmaster bid documents and scopes of work andparticipatein procurement of major project scopes of work and equipment.
Preconstruction
Develop andmaintainmaster project estimate data base
Maintain master project cost data base
Develop andmaintaina master list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors
Develop andmaintainmaster bid documents and scopes of work
Develop project schedule templates
Planning and Scheduling
Participate in developing initial project estimates (including conceptual estimates) and schedules in consultation with the responsible Partner or Director
Develop a preliminary project schedule.
Procurement
Participate in developing and/or review project bid list
Participate in developing and/or review subcontractor scopes of work
Participate in and/or review project managers analysis of contract documents and proposed subcontractor selections
Participate in and/or review projectmanagersmajor material purchase recommendations.
Project Management
Update project estimate based on review of 30/60/90 percent drawings
Review andestablishwith the project manager critical datesprior toproceedingwith detailed scheduling
Adviseproject manager of procurement activities
Participatein post project review with key project personnel
Quality Control
Monitor quality control program activities
Monitor actual verses budgeted cost for major procurement items
Monitor actual verses projected project durations
Additional
Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports
Provide periodic reports on workload and department accomplishments
Participate in the development and maintenance of an updated company operations manual
WhatYou’llBring
10 years of General Contractor related construction and preconstruction experience, at least 5 years of which were directly involved with construction projects.
Experience with manufacturing or industrial sector construction (food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or related industries preferred)
Experience negotiating contracts and putting bids together for final presentation
An understanding of prime contracts requirements including schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance expectations
Construction estimating and procurement experience
Proficiencywith Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit software systems
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings,trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or a related technical degree (preferred)
OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification (preferred)
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highlyflexiblepath. As a Preconstruction Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel likeyou'reon the path to becoming a PreconstructionManagerbutyou'renot quite thereyet?We'dlove toconnect withyou to see if we can take you from where you are today andgrowyou into a Design Group Consultant.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
Design Group
We’re Building A Better World.
We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do.
Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
