Project Manager - Capital Projects

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:

*** NOTE: This is a project based role in Suffolk, VA. Candidates must be able to commute daily to the Suffolk, VA area. ***

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 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.

• Identify and secure clients and business/project opportunities both independently and in support of other local, regional and corporate business development activities.
• Client relationship development and project execution including proposal development and presentation, management of project resources, project budgets and forecasting, and schedule management throughout to project closure.
• Identify and participate in professional and business organizations and other networking activities that will foster relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships is a key responsibility. Successful Design Group Project Managers have leadership skills and experience with a drive to grow and expand local and regional clients.
• Prepare successful proposals, negotiating professional service fees and contracts.
• Conceptual studies, detailed design, field installation, or construction support for projects ranging from small capital or maintenance projects.
• Work and communicate across a multi-office, multi-disciplinary team and will have ultimate responsibility for successful execution of the project to meet the technical and commercial goals.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a combination of management or executing capital projects. 
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Life Science, or Consumer Products or related industry is a plus
• Highly motivated leader with varied experience managing projects of different sizes and types.
• Requires a strong engineering background and demonstrated success with the highest level of quality, cost effectiveness, and focus on safety. 
• Awareness of engineering best practices and standards.
• Technical background in facility / unit operations and design is essential to be able to recognize and address technical deficiencies before they result in risk to the project, client, or company.
• Strong analytical skills, and a sound understanding of project management fundamentals – scheduling resources, managing and forecasting costs.
• Client development, consulting and experience in the preparation of proposals for engineering services are highly desirable.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills as well as a professional demeanor are essential. This position must communicate effectively with Clients, Vendors, Contractors and other Design Group employees at all levels of responsibility.  Significant experience in successfully facilitating cross-functional teams is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Project is highly desirable.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.
• A bachelor of science in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

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.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project 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 Engineering 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.

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