Project Controller

About Us:

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.

Job Description:

Project Controller

Who You’ll Work With

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 Project Controller, 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 partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

We are actively seeking a Project Controller who is a highly motivated person to join our Construction and Engineering teams.  The successful candidate should have experience in project controls for small, medium and large EPC projects with focus on the highest level of quality, cost effectiveness, and completion on time and on budget. 

What You’ll Do

• Participate in the early planning of work to be performed, including developing Level 1 schedules that capture the appropriate scope, timeline, and milestones. 
• Develop and update project execution schedules (engineering through construction), including resource loading where appropriate.
• Prepare schedule analysis, including milestone variance and critical path, to communicate and focus the project team on areas of concern and make recommendations for remedial actions where appropriate
• Facilitate progress tracking with project discipline leads to accurately assess and report project progress, as well as forecast work hours at completion
• Assist project managers in the identification of necessary changes relative to scope, schedule, and budget; facilitate the change management process during design and construction phases in order for timely identification and processing of the changes.
• Facilitate cost control process on projects with construction scope. Review project cost reports and analyze those reports for anomalies relative to budgets and scopes and validate Estimate at Completion.
• Ensures project control reporting documents are produced and clearly communicate to the project team the latest status in order for timely identification and mitigation of issues on the project.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or technical field is preferred but consideration will be given to other degrees based on actual experience.

3+ years’ experience in industrial-related industries and projects

What You’ll Bring

• Solid communication and leadership skills
• Analytical and results oriented mindset
• Effective time management skills
• Strong computer software skills, including OPC or Primavera

Travel Requirements

Willing and able to travel as necessary for project or role related requirements to include but not be limited to:  external and internal meetings, site visits, trainings, project activities, etc.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Controller, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Controller but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a world-class Design Group Team Member.

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The approximate pay range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group