Manager, Preconstruction

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in the United States seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead budgeting, scheduling, and procurement for manufacturing/industrial projects. You will collaborate with industry experts to deliver cost-effective solutions with precision and leadership.

The role requires a decade of contractor-focused experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project. Travel will be required to support client needs and project start-ups.

Qualifications

• 10 years of General Contractor related construction and preconstruction experience.
• Industry experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred.
• Experience negotiating contracts and assembling bids for final presentation.
• Understanding of prime contracts including schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance.
• Proficiency with common estimate and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective preconstruction program to produce conceptual and preliminary budgets and schedules.
• Maintain master project estimate data base and master cost data base; manage vendor lists.
• Develop master bid documents, scopes of work, and assist in procurement.
• Develop and review project schedules; participate in initial estimate development.
• Monitor quality control, project cost, and procurement activities; update management.

Skills

General Contractor experience

Preconstruction expertise

Contract negotiation

Bid development

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Timberline

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About Us

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

Preconstruction Manager 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 Preconstruction Manager, 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

Develop and maintain an effective preconstruction program to produce conceptual and preliminary budgets and schedules, establish and maintain a list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors, develop and maintain master bid documents and scopes of work and participate in procurement of major project scopes of work and equipment.

Preconstruction Develop and maintain master project estimate data base Maintain master project cost data base Develop and maintain a master list of prequalified vendors and subcontractors Develop and maintain master 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 project managers major material purchase recommendations.

Project Management Update project estimate based on review of 30/60/90 percent drawings Review and establish with the project manager critical dates prior to proceeding with detailed scheduling Advise project manager of procurement activities Participate in 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

What You’ll Bring

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 Proficiency with 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

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 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 like you're on the path to becoming a Preconstruction Manager 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 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 Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.