Entry Level PreConstruction Engineer

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

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise , and grow your career.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll support preconstruction activities for design-build capital projects within Design Group's Construction Practice. You'll work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent while assisting with estimating, planning, procurement, and project coordination. This position plays an important role in helping project teams establish clear scopes, schedules, pricing, and delivery plans before construction begins. You'll gain experience across industrial markets while building the technical and business foundation for continued growth in construction project delivery.

Support less complex estimating, planning, and buyout activities for design-build projects

Assist with developing project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, scope packages, and price evaluations

Prequalify vendors and subcontractors using established requirements and processes

Process requests for information, bulletins, submittals, and other preconstruction documentation

Follow established preconstruction quality control procedures and documentation requirements

Coordinate with design teams, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers

Assist with collecting and maintaining current project cost data

Develop knowledge of industrial construction across manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technology, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and food processing facilities

Participate in post-project reviews and document lessons learned for future planning and estimating efforts

Travel periodically for project meetings, site visits, training, and client engagements as required

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Construction-related experience gained through an internship, co-op, academic project, or professional role

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation

Ability to travel for project requirements, including client-site meetings, training, and project support activities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software

Exposure to estimating, procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, or subcontractor coordination activities

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 . 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