National Construction Practice Leader 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 Construction Practice Leader, 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 Construction 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. Design Group's construction management services are offered on a national basis. Our Construction Practice primarily delivers integrated design and construction projects to clients in the Food, Beverage, Life Science, and Industrial markets. Our portfolio of projects covers the diverse spectrum of our clients' operational needs, ranging from new greenfield facilities, expansions, renovations, capacity expansions, equipment installations and obsolescence replacements. Our Construction Practice coordinates with our in-house facility, utility, process, packaging, and control system design and engineering teams to deliver integrated design, procurement, construction, and commissioning solutions. Design Group does not self-perform construction work and serves clients exclusively in construction manager-at risk and advisory capacities. We are seeking an executive leader for our Construction Practice. The Construction Practice Leader is responsible for the nationwide leadership, direction of strategic business initiatives, client strategy, client development, and project delivery for the Construction Business. We are seeking a special leader that appreciates and advocates for the unique value proposition that Design Group offers its clients as an integrated architecture, engineering, consulting and construction management firm. The Construction Practice Leader will lead teams of directors and managers in the day-to-day performance of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, risk management, contract management, client relations, and other duties required to successfully execute Design and Construction projects. Manage development and execution of overall Construction Practice strategic business plan and initiatives to achieve goals and objectives. Collaborate closely with the firm's Partner for Architecture/Engineering Design (AE) and PreConstruction services to coordinate business development and project delivery objectives. Work closely with AE and Preconstruction teams to leverage the firm's integrated design and construction resources to maximize value during the preconstruction and procurement phases to deliver superior outcomes for Design Group and its clients. Provide leadership to the Construction Practice team; direct and coordinate the Practice enabling efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff. Provides leadership, strategic direction, and guidance in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, preconstruction, constructability reviews, procurement, construction, project controls. Travel to key projects as required for key project meetings or progress updates. Achieve stated targets and standards for Construction Practice financial performance. Ensure compliance with company operating, risk management, and site safety policies. What You'll Bring 20 years of relevant construction and design/consulting leadership experience with A/E or CM/GC firms. Significant experience in manufacturing, production, industrial process, and/or MEP-intensive project types. Experience in food and beverage production and distribution project types highly valued. Life science, advanced technology manufacturing, cleanroom/GMP environment experience are strongly valued. Knowledge of design-build, EPC, and integrated project delivery methodologies. Knowledge in contract risk management and reward components of Cost-Plus, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Fixed Price contracts. Experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, cost planning, schedule management, and client coordination. Understanding of Builder's Risk, and Professional Liability insurance coverage and programs. Familiar with AIA, Consensus Docs, DBIA, and EJCDC forms of contract. Experience in responding to, and resolving client, subcontractor, and community relationship challenges. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture DBIA certification preferred OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification 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 Construction Practice Leader, 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 Construction Practice Leader 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 Consultant. 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.