Barry-Wehmiller-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Director
Oakbrook, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

As Director - Construction you'll be at the forefront of regional construction engagements, steering your team from initial client meetings to final closeouts for our clients within the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care Markets. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that each project reflects our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms. By embodying the essence of Design Group's vision and values, you will be instrumental in leveraging the full potential of our team, fostering an environment ripe for growth and professional excellence. This role demands effective utilization of team capacity and a focus on team member development. In this role, you will be supported by a team of industry and project delivery experts who have experience converting our clients’ capital spending initiatives into commercialized solutions. You will join our AEC team and partner with leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to develop design-build and EPC projects.

  • Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
  • Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing the face of excellence in project performance.
  • Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, which achieves the clients’ objectives and support group decisions.
  • Maintain a hawk-eye view on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.
  • Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
  • Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.
  • Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones.
  • Willingness to lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration of the project team.
  • Ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.
  • Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects, etc.).
  • Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.
  • Bring a wealth of 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.
  • Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end
  • Show your prowess in Construction and A&E design build projects, with a keen eye for industrial structures.
  • Excellent leadership and team development skills.
  • Proven track record of managing industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M.
  • Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs.
  • Safety-focused. Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety programs.
  • Technologically savvy. Should be adept and quick to learn project management software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, site visits to review project progress and status.
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
  • Strong grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, budgets.
  • OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
  • Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience preferred.
  • Construction project management certification (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Contractor Qualifier License(s) or a willingness to obtain licensure in numerous states
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