Pre-Construction Manager

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: Job Summary:

As a key member of our Pre- Construction Practice, you will collaborate closely with Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers, and AE (Architect/Engineer) partners to deliver consistent, high-quality cost and project support services.

You will be based in our Chennai, India office as part of a global extension of our US-based Preconstruction team, supporting multiple offices and project teams across the United States.

This role is positioned within a growing international capability center and will play a critical role in scaling our preconstruction and project delivery services. You will be empowered to build and lead a high-performing team that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across multiple projects.

Education:

Master’s degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Similar Degree from Reputed Institution or University with Academic Excellence.                                                                                                                                     What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Operations Build, lead, and mentor an overseas cost management and project support team

Establish scalable processes, standards, and KPIs for estimating, cost analysis, and document control

Manage team workload, utilization, and quality of deliverables across multiple concurrent US projects

Provide training and professional development opportunities for team members

Serve as the primary liaison between the Chennai team and US-based leadership

Cost Management & Estimating Support Develop and maintain conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates in support of US preconstruction teams

Perform cost benchmarking, cost modeling, and comparative analysis across project phases

Create and maintain cost databases, historical cost libraries, and unit rate benchmarks

Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives throughout design development

Assist in review and validation of contractor bids and pricing proposals

Target Value Design & AE Collaboration Partner with AE teams and US preconstruction leaders to support Target Value Design (TVD) efforts

Provide real-time cost feedback during design iterations to ensure alignment with project budgets

Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials or systems

Collaborate on constructability reviews and scope alignment with design intent

Support milestone estimate updates (30/60/90 percent design phases)

Project Administration & Document Control Provide administrative support for RFI tracking and log management

Support submittal tracking, review coordination, and status reporting

Maintain procurement logs and bid tracking

Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation

Support reporting and dashboard development for project status, cost tracking, and workflows

Process Improvement & Technology Drive continuous improvement in estimating tools, workflows, and digital collaboration platforms

Support implementation and optimization of systems such as Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating software

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency through technology

What You’ll Bring 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction support

Demonstrated experience building and leading teams in a global or offshore model preferred

Strong background in cost estimating, cost analysis, and construction documentation processes

Experience supporting US-based construction or industrial/manufacturing projects preferred

Familiarity with RFI, submittal, and procurement workflows within major construction projects

Experience working collaboratively with AE teams and understanding of design development processes

Knowledge of Target Value Design (TVD) or value engineering methodologies preferred

Proficiency with industry tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating platforms

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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  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. ​

 

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