Construction Director

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:Director, AEC Construction 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 Director of 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 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. What You’ll Do You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. Overview Steer your team from initial client meetings to final closeouts for our clients within the food, beverage, life science, home, and personal care markets Ensure that each project reflects our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms Leverage the full potential of our team, fostering an environment of growth and professional excellence Effectively utilize the team’s capacity, and focus on team member development Collaborate with a team of industry and project delivery experts who have experience converting our clients’ capital spending initiatives into commercialized solutions Partner with leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to develop design-build and EPC projects Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team Strategic Leadership & Client Relations & Business Development Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives Lead risk assessment, contract negotiations, and critical fee and pricing decisions Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, ensuring excellence in project performance Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define scopes of work and achieve client objectives Project Management & Operational Excellence Manage budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project life cycle Assume responsibility for construction & design/build initiatives with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule Team Leadership & Development Communicate project goals and requirements effectively and lead your team to success Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones Lead by example and foster unity of and collaboration with project team Step into every role on the project, as needed, to maintain team effectiveness and morale Technical Proficiency & Quality Assurance & Safety focus Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities including initial estimates for 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, and MEP driven projects) Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor job-site safety What You’ll Bring A minimum of 15 years in diverse construction roles and 8 years in construction management and leading teams A proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end Acumen in handling 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 A proven track record of managing industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring job-site safety programs Adeptness at utilizing project management software, scheduling programs, and building information systems (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit) A willingness to travel as needed for client meetings including AHJ meetings, internal meetings, and site visits to review project progress and status A solid grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, budgets Contractor Qualifier License(s) or a willingness to obtain licensure in numerous states OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification Construction project management certification (preferred) A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (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 Director of 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 Director of 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 a Design Group Engineering Consultant. The salary range for this position in California is 150,000.00 - 200,000.00#LI-BL1At 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: Pasadena, CAType: Full time