Project Manager, Construction

BW Design Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple industrial projects, particularly in food, beverage, and life sciences. You will manage project risks, generate reports, and coordinate resources from inception to closure.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years in construction, with 8+ years specifically as a project manager. A successful history in projects ranging from $50K to $150M is essential.

Strong negotiation skills and a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing sectors are critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in construction roles, with 8+ years as a construction project manager.
• Experience in food, beverage, and life sciences manufacturing sectors.
• Proven project success for industrial projects valued between $50K and $150M.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple industrial construction projects.
• Conduct risk management with contracts, vendors, and suppliers.
• Generate monthly project control reports and oversee project execution.

Skills

Project management skills

Client relationship expertise

Knowledge of food/beverage/consumer goods manufacturing

Negotiation skills

Safety management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Join one of our 45 offices in the U.S. as a Construction Project Manager. You will be part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals and work directly with clients, shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant, surrounded by leaders who create an environment that enables your success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple, complex, industrial construction projects for our Food, Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Life Science sector manufacturing clients.

• Manage project risk associated with contracts, vendors, and suppliers.
• Generate accurate monthly project control reports.
• Create and review project estimates based on conceptual and early project design packages.
• Manage project execution from inception to close‑out, including planning, scheduling, budgets, and coordination of construction resources.
• Manage the contractor bidding process, including assembling bid packages, conducting job walks, evaluating bids, and coordinating contractor mobilization activities.
• Review subcontractor contracts and proposals for conformity to the project schedule and scope.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier requirements to meet project schedule operations.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Ensure that all materials and methods of construction conform to project, industry, and regulatory standards, specifications, and requirements.
• Oversee project safety.
• Oversee jobsite, planning, progress, and close‑out meetings.
• Assume responsibility for safe, quality, timely, and cost‑effective execution of on‑site construction project work.
• Analyze subcontractor change requests.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team.
• Manage construction projects in the food, beverage, and life science manufacturing sectors in collaboration with in‑house design teams, licensed professional engineers, governing authorities, and subcontractors.

What You’ll Bring

• Multifaceted mastery: blending project management skills, client relationship expertise, and deep knowledge of food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, and life science manufacturing sectors.
• Extensive industry experience: over 12 years in construction roles, including at least 8 years as a construction project manager focused on industrial structures.
• Design‑Build insight preferred: experience with an Architecture & Engineering (A&E) design‑build firm.
• Preferred background as a construction manager in food, beverage, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals industries.
• Proven project success: successful completion of industrial projects ranging in value from $50K to $150M.
• Negotiation and contract skills: skilled in negotiating contracts and assembling comprehensive bids.
• Software proficiency: Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Understanding of prime contracts: thorough understanding of prime contract requirements, schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Preferred additional experience: manufacturing site management, understanding of process and manufacturing systems, proficiency in reading P&IDs.

Our Culture and Commitment

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.