- Location
- Chennai, TN India
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
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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