Project Manager

About Us:

Design Group operates from more than 45 offices in the United States and India, providing engineering, consulting and technical services for the world's leading companies in the food and beverage, life sciences, advanced technology, industrial and other market sectors. Our nearly 1,500 technical and engineering experts have direct industry experience in industrial automation, control system integration, facility and process engineering, architecture, construction management, regulatory compliance, enterprise technology and other consulting services.

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:

We are actively seeking a Project Manager who is a highly motivated leader to join our Industrial team in our Memphis, TN location. The successful candidate must have experience in executing projects in the Chemical, Pulp and Paper, Metals or other heavy industrial market sectors, ideally with experience as an Owner or in an Owner Representative role. Qualified candidates will have a solid working understanding of the relevant process systems, experience managing client interaction & expectations and being able to identify & help develop new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Actively drive client relationships, including project estimating, justification and proposal development. Business development acumen is a key attribute of this candidate.

• Act as the Main point of contact with the client and clients project leader. Provides client with communications, updates, RFI's etc as needed on a regular basis

• Able to translate experience as an Owner to lead design and integration, procurement, and/or construction phase of projects by working with engineering professionals to ensure the design meets the project requirements.

• Manage budget, scope and schedule of all phases of the project.

• The candidate must excel at being able to communicate across a multi-office, multi-disciplinary team.

• Manages all aspects of medium-sized or moderately complex projects

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience in executing projects for the pulp and paper, chemical, metals or other heavy industrial industries.

• Highly motivated leader with varied experience managing projects of different sizes and types.

• A background in facility or unit operations within the industry is a plus.

• A sound understanding of project management fundamentals - scheduling resources, managing and forecasting costs.

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact within both engineering and operational environments with both clients, and suppliers.

• Ability to develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.

• Experience with Client development, consulting and experience in the preparation of proposals for engineering services are highly desirable.

• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

Education

• B.S. in Engineering is preferred but consideration will be given to other degrees based on actual project experience.

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