Project Director, 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:Who You’ll Work WithYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1900 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 Project Director, Construction, you are joining a 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 Architecture + Engineering + Construction (AEC) Business and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.What You’ll DoAs a Project Director, Construction, you'll be at the forefront of regional construction engagements, steering your team from initial client meetings to final closeouts for our clients within the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care Markets. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that each project reflects our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms. By embodying the essence of Design Group's vision and values, you will be instrumental in leveraging the full potential of our team, fostering an environment ripe for growth and professional excellence. This role demands effective utilization of team capacity and a focus on team member development.In this role, you will be supported by a team of industry and project delivery experts who have experience converting our clients’ capital spending initiatives into commercialized solutions. You will join our AEC team and partner with leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to develop design-build and EPC projects.Strategic Leadership & Client Relations & Business DevelopmentProject Visionary: Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.Risk and Contract Savvy: Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing the face of excellence in project performance.Identify new opportunities and 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.Project Management & Operational ExcellenceBudget and Financial Oversight: Maintain a hawk-eye view on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.Construction & Design-Build Champion: Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.Scope and Schedule Creator and Guardian: Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.Team Leadership & DevelopmentTeam Captain: Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.Mentor, Develop, and Train: Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones.Willingness to lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration of the project team. Ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.Technical Proficiency & Quality Assurance & Safety focusConstruction Expertise: Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects, etc.).Quality and Compliance: Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.What You’ll BringExperience & Industry KnowledgeSeasoned Expert: Bring a wealth of 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-endConstruction & Design Build Acumen: Show your prowess in Construction and A&E design build projects, with a keen eye for industrial structures. Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience preferred.Excellent leadership and team development skills.Proven track record of managing industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M.Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs.Safety-focused. Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety programs.Technologically savvy. Should be adept and quick to learn project management software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.Travel as needed for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, site visits to review project progress and status.Technical SkillsExperience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.Strong grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, budgets.OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.Construction project management certification (preferred).Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred).Contractor Qualifier License(s) or a willingness to obtain licensure in numerous statesOur 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 Project Director, Construction, 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 Project Director, Construction 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 one.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 GroupSummaryLocation: Fort Worth, TXType: Full time