Project Director

Barry-Wehmiller•King of Prussia, PA

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. When you join Design Group as a Project Director, 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 Architecture, Engineering, and 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

A minimum of 15 years of relevant project management and engineering experience executing capital projects covering design development and coordination, specifications development, cost estimation, budget management, change control management, plan check and permit acquisition, creation of construction and contract documents, and construction administration
Understanding of all DG services and the interdependency of design and construction leadership when executing successful projects
Successful track record of delivering large/complex projects or programs
Perform well in high pressure situations, demonstrates confidence; “runs toward the fire”
Demonstrate mastery of project management best practice tools and champion of Client Trust program
Demonstrate knowledge of industry accepted engineering and construction practices
Sought out by clients and internal leaders to take on challenging projects
Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and ability to maintain positive rapport in adverse situations
Project management experience in the oversight of design projects including buildings, building systems, plant utilities, process systems, and/or automation
A working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines.
Project execution experience of projects within an A/E/C design firm
The ability to execute presentations, manage client relationships, and successfully interact with team members
Solid computer software skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project
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

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction, or other technical discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Lead projects the “Design Group way,” utilizing established Client Trust project management best practices
Safely deliver complex projects successfully within scope, on schedule, on budget
Build client relationships and drives business development through successful project leadership
Provide project design, operational, engineering, construction, and execution subject matter expertise
Lead/Support proposal development
Lead/Support project and design efforts from concept design through start-up
Oversee the engineering team in preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents
Collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, designers, and other technical professionals
Facilitate site, building, and infrastructure design and construction; proactively solve execution challenges
Manage all client communications and client expectations
Manage project timelines, budget, scope, change, and risk
Evaluate project progress and adjust critical paths for scope completion and budget adherence
Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); ensure compliance with local requirements
Interface with the construction manager and site manager to resolve design coordination and constructability issues; assist with value engineering efforts
Prepare proposals and participate in sales presentations
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team