Director, AEC Construction

Barry-Wehmiller • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

BW Design Group, part of Barry-Wehmiller, is an integrated architecture, engineering, construction, systems integration, and consulting firm serving clients in manufacturing and technology industries. The Director, AEC Construction joins the Architecture + Engineering + Construction business and leads regional construction engagements for clients in food, beverage, life science, home and personal care markets. The role oversees projects from initial client meetings through final closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budgets, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The Director partners with business leaders, technical specialists, subject matter experts, and clients to deliver design-build and EPC projects. The position combines business development, project and financial management, construction oversight, quality and safety assurance, and team leadership. The Director is expected to use team capacity effectively, develop team members, and contribute to a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience in diverse construction roles.
• 8 or more years of experience in construction management and leading teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end to end.
• Experience in construction and A&E design-build projects, with knowledge of industrial structures.
• Excellent leadership and team-development skills.
• Track record managing industrial projects valued between $50,000 and $50 million.
• Familiarity with process systems and ability to read P&IDs.
• Safety-focused experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety programs.
• Technological aptitude and ability to learn project-management software, scheduling programs, and building information systems.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Strong grasp of prime contract requirements, including creating estimates, schedules, scopes, and budgets.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
• Willingness to travel as needed for meetings and site visits.
• Contractor Qualifier License(s), or willingness to obtain licensure in numerous states.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sectors.
• Construction project management certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from conception through completion, aligning project delivery with client and organizational objectives.
• Lead risk assessment, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders and represent project performance to clients.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to proposals that define scope, meet client objectives, and support group decisions.
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead construction and design-build initiatives, including estimating and proposal development.
• Develop and monitor estimates, designs, schedules, sequencing, and proposals to meet expectations for budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
• Communicate project goals and requirements and lead teams in delivering projects.
• Mentor, develop, and train team members, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Lead by example, foster project-team collaboration, and step into project roles as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.
• Oversee construction activities, including estimates and contractor bidding for industrial facilities and structures.
• Ensure project compliance with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.
• Travel as needed for client, authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), and internal meetings, as well as site visits to review project progress and status.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• Flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed