Sr. Project Manager, Life Science

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:

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 Sr. Project Manager, 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 Process 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.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Manage facility MEP design/bid/build projects for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced technology (semi-conductor), food & beverage and other industrial operations
• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through start-up
• Oversee the 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 design problems
• 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 building codes 
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 12 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, CQV, and construction administration
• Project management experience in the oversight of design projects including facility systems, clean rooms, clean utilities, plant utilities, process systems, and automation
• Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device projects (preferred)
• A working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil/site work, structural, architectural, mechanical systems (refrigeration, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, hot water, domestic water, compressed air, plumbing, HVAC), and electrical power distribution
• Plant engineering experience (preferred)
• Project execution experience of projects within an A/E/C design firm
• Experience with facility utility design projects for manufacturing and distribution clients
• 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
• A Bachelor of Science in mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural engineering
• A professional engineer (PE) licensure or a registered architect (RA) licensure (preferred)

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 Manager, 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 engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Manager 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 Design Group Engineering Consultant.

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Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $161,000-$207,000. 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.

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