Senior Project Manager, Construction

Barry-Wehmiller • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

BW Design Group is hiring a Construction Senior Project Manager to manage industrial construction projects, particularly in food, beverage, and life science manufacturing. The role works with in-house design teams, licensed professional engineers, governing authorities, subcontractors, clients, and other project partners to deliver safe, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective project outcomes from inception through closeout. The position is part of the Construction Practice and involves supporting capital projects and implementing solutions for clients.

The successful candidate will manage project execution, including planning, scheduling, resources, budgets, risk, bidding, contractor mobilization, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality, and closeout. The role also requires preparing project control reports, reviewing estimates and contracts, ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable standards, and participating in jobsite and project meetings. Travel of up to 50% may be required, and willingness to relocate to the local area is requested; relocation assistance is available for highly qualified applicants.

The company describes a culture of mutual respect, integrity, professional development, mentorship, and flexible career paths. Development resources include the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. The company is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in construction roles such as project engineer, site superintendent, or construction project manager.
• At least eight years of experience as a construction manager, including industrial structures experience.
• Successful completion of industrial projects valued from $50,000 to $50 million.
• Working knowledge of process systems and ability to read P&IDs.
• Experience negotiating contracts and preparing bids for final presentation.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Understanding of prime contract requirements, including schedules, scopes, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Willingness to relocate to the local area.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.

Nice To Haves

• Project responsibility experience with an A&E design-build firm.
• Construction management experience with industrial structures in food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Manufacturing site experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• Construction project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects in food, beverage, and life science manufacturing sectors in collaboration with in-house design teams, licensed professional engineers, governing authorities, and subcontractors.
• Manage project execution from inception to closeout, including planning, scheduling, resources, budgets, and coordination of construction resources and activities.
• Generate accurate monthly project control reports.
• Manage project risk associated with contracts, insurance, and notices to proceed.
• Create and review project estimates based on conceptual and early project design packages.
• Manage the contractor bidding process, including assembling bid packages, conducting job walks, evaluating bids, and coordinating contractor mobilization.
• Review subcontractor contracts and proposals for conformity to project schedules and scope.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier requirements to meet project schedule operations.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Take responsibility for safe, quality, timely, and cost-effective execution of on-site construction project work.
• Ensure materials and construction methods conform to company, industry, and regulatory standards, specifications, and requirements.
• Oversee jobsite, planning, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Analyze subcontractor change requests.
• Manage project safety.
• Work with clients and team members to strengthen relationships and support client goals.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for highly qualified applicants.
• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• A flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior