Project Manager (Architecture & Engineering)

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks a Project Manager to lead capital projects for pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial clients. You will manage design and construction activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive project success through lifecycle stages from concept to start-up.

The role requires strong communication, budget control, and scheduling skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Eight years of project management and engineering experience on capital projects.
• Experience executing design development, coordination, and construction administration.
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility MEP design/build and design/bid/build projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, designers, and other professionals.
• Lead project execution from concept to start-up and manage scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and contract documents; manage changes and risk.
• Communicate with clients and ensure alignment with AHJs and codes.
• Support proposals and sales presentations; develop client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Budget management

Client relations

Education

BS in mechanical/civil/structural/architectural engineering

PE licensure or RA licensure (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 Project 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 Architecture/Engineering Process 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.

• Manage facility MEP design build and design/bid/build projects for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial operations.
• Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other technical professionals in the office and at project sites
• Lead project execution and design through the entire project life cycle, from concept to construction to start-up activities
• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes, changes, and risk
• Proactively and collaboratively solve design problems
• Evaluate project progress and adjust critical path for scope completion and budget adherence
• Manage client communications and expectations
• Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); ensure compliance with building codes
• Interface with the construction manager and site manager to resolve design coordination and constructability issues; assist with value engineering efforts
• Prepare proposals and participate in sales presentations
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

A minimum of eight years of relevant project management and engineering experience executing capital projects covering design development and coordination, specifications development, cost estimation, budget management, change control management, plan check and permit acquisition, creation of construction and contract documents, CQV, and construction administration Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device projects (preferred) A working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil/site work, structural, architectural, mechanical systems (refrigeration, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, hot water, domestic water, compressed air, plumbing, HVAC), and electrical power distribution Plant engineering experience (preferred) Project execution experience of projects within an A/E/C design firm Experience with facility utility design projects for manufacturing and distribution clients The ability to execute presentations, manage client relationships, and successfully interact with team members Solid computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project 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 of science in mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural engineering A professional engineer (PE) licensure or a registered architect (RA) licensure (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 Project 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.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. 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.

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.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer.

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