Project Manager II

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. We are rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership and partner with clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Senior Project Manager – You will work with a team of industry experts to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. You will be part of a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact. In this role you will join the Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver highest quality solutions with consistency and accuracy.

• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all associated project documentation.
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set‑up.
• Ensure proper use of company facilities (plant and equipment).
• Lead, develop, and grow the controls & automation business in the local office and region; cultivate and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Mentor and guide professionals; provide feedback, evaluation, training, and career development guidance.
• Participate on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm‑wide standards.
• Handle strategic business planning and development of annual vision plans for the controls & automation group.
• Work with the recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the controls & automation group.
• Provide quarterly reporting to the office partners and regional partners.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls & automation group activities.
• Convey a positive image of Barry‑Wehmiller Design Group and support the development of a strong culture consistent with our guiding principles of leadership.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationship with our clients and team.

• Minimum of ten years of experience in developing and providing automation solutions for the consumer products or industrial design industries.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred).
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or other industrial industries (preferred).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience.

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.