Preconstruction Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 Preconstruction Engineer, Construction, 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 Construction 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.

Requirements

3+ years of construction experience including subcontractor procurement and on-site project management functions
Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings
Experience working on large commercial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance
Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
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
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
A Bachelor of Science in construction management or related field
OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with light industrial / manufacturing projects in, Food & Beverage or Life Sciences space would be a plus

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent in estimating, planning, buyout of design/build projects
Gain experience in the building of industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technologies, oil & gas, pharma, and food processing
Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, scope packages, and perform price evaluations
Implement quality control program activities during Pre-construction
Prequalify vendors and subcontractors
Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals
Participate in post project reviews
Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers
Develop and maintain relationships with regional general contractors and end-users in multiple cities within the Central Region
Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team