Director Of Construction

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.

Job Description:

Construction Director

Who You'll Work 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 Construction Director, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. The ideal candidate will have a solid blend of technical construction knowledge, leadership skills, project management abilities, and a safety-focused mindset. Strong communication skills and cultural fit are also key.

What You'll Do

We design and build food, beverage, consumer goods, and life science manufacturing facilities. You'll use your extensive construction management experience in relevant industries like food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science to successfully lead complex construction projects from start to finish. Your strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, regulations and your strong communication and collaboration skills will allow you to effectively interface with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to successfully deliver multi-million dollar construction projects.

• Bring a passion for construction and engineering excellence and a sense of excitement about construction.

• Commit to delivering the highest quality work.

• Identify new business opportunities, maintain client relationships, and write proposals.

• Problem-solve and analyze issues that crop up on construction projects and quickly develop effective solutions.

• Lead teams, interface with clients, collaborate with other functions like engineering, etc.

• Actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, which achieves the clients' objectives and support group decisions.

• Construction projects have many moving parts so you will be highly organized and attentive to details.

• Construction often involves dealing with changes in timelines, budgets, etc. You are able to adapt and think on your feet.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive construction management experience (15+ years) with at least 5 years directly managing projects. Proven ability to lead complex construction projects end-to-end. Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience required.

• Knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, safety regulations, contracts, estimating, etc. PE licensure or construction management degree highly desired.

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Should be able to effectively direct construction staff and field crews.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must interface well with clients, subcontractors, architects, etc.

• Sharp problem-solving skills. Able to analyze issues that come up on the jobsite and quickly implement solutions.

• Organized and detail-oriented. Important for overseeing multiple construction timelines, budgets, safety plans, etc.

• Safety-focused. Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety. OSHA training a plus.

• Technologically savvy. Should be adept with PM software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.

• Willingness to travel frequently to jobsites when required.

• BS/MS Architecture or BS/MS degree in Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school. (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 highly flexible path. As a Construction Director, 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 like you're on the path to becoming a Construction Director but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering 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