Preconstruction Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer, Construction to join our growing team in the Fort Worth area. You will work with experienced professionals to support capital projects across manufacturing and logistics sectors, coordinating with design teams and clients to optimize cost, schedule, and quality.

The role involves on-site work, collaboration with subcontractors, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
• Help our clients make critical changes to improve performance and achieve goals.
• Estimate, plan, and buyout design/build projects under supervision.
• Gain experience building industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, and pharma.
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, scope packages, and price evaluations.
• Implement quality control program activities during Pre-construction.
• Prequalify vendors and subcontractors.
• Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals.
• Participate in post-project reviews.
• Maintain relationships with design teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams to maintain cost data.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise.

Skills

Construction experience

Read drawings

Teamwork

Procore

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in construction management

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

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 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 Engineer, 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.
• Work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent in estimating, planning, buyout of design/build projects.
• Gain experience in the building of industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technologies, oil & gas, pharma, and food processing.
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, scope packages, and perform price evaluations.
• Implement quality control program activities during Pre-construction.
• Prequalify vendors and subcontractors.
• Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals.
• Participate in post project reviews.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional general contractors and end-users in multiple cities within the Central Region.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.
• This role can be based out of our Fort Worth, Atlanta, Concord, or Sacramento offices and will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of construction experience including subcontractor procurement and on‑site project management functions.
• Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings.
• Experience working on large commercial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Experience with light industrial / manufacturing projects in, Food & Beverage or Life Sciences space would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance.
• Self‑motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).
• A Bachelor of Science in construction management or related field.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.

Our Culture and Commitment to Our People

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 an Preconstruction Engineer, 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 professional and a highly effective leader.

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.