Senior Project Manager, Construction

Barry-Wehmiller•Columbia, MD

20h

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in construction or project management roles, with at least 10 years managing complex industrial or manufacturing projects
Proven experience leading multi-million-dollar construction projects, typically ranging from $10M to $100M+
Extensive experience in food, beverage, life sciences, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industrial sectors
Strong knowledge of construction contracting methods, project delivery strategies, and risk mitigation
Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced proficiency with project controls, scheduling, estimating, and construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6, AutoCAD/Revit preferred)
Strong understanding of process systems and the ability to interpret P&IDs and technical drawings
Experience mentoring and developing project management professionals
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline
OSHA 30-hour certification
Willingness to travel and support projects

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role within an A&E, design-build, or EPC environment
advanced degree preferred
PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee large, complex construction projects from concept through closeout, serving as the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality
Manage and mentor project managers, project engineers, and field teams, providing technical guidance and leadership
Partner with clients and senior stakeholders to align project execution with business objectives and operational requirements
Direct project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and resource management activities
Provide executive-level reporting, forecasts, and project status updates to clients and internal leadership
Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and administration for prime contracts and subcontract agreements
Oversee the contractor bidding process including bid strategy, bid evaluations, recommendations, and award decisions
Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements across multiple jobsites
Proactively identify and manage project risks, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution
Support business development efforts, including proposal development, estimating, and client presentations
Contribute to continuous improvement of construction standards, processes, and best practices