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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:

You will join our St. Louis Office in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and in partnership with operations, project management, field leadership, accounting, VDC, and executive stakeholders to drive standardized, high-value outcomes. 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 in construction operations technology and governance. You will collaborate with leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join BW Design Group as Construction Management Systems Manager, you join a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will join our Construction practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver scalable, reliable solutions to our teams with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a talented Construction Management Systems Manager who thrives in leading the implementation, optimization, standardization, and adoption of enterprise construction operations systems across the organization.

Construction Systems Support & Administration

• Support day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise construction technology platforms including Procore and related operational systems.
• Assist with project setup, template management, permissions, workflow configuration, and system audits.
• Support implementation of enterprise standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
• Monitor system utilization, data quality, and compliance with established company standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting user issues and coordinating support with internal teams and external vendors.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Partner with operations and project teams to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in developing and documenting scalable workflows, SOPs, operational playbooks, and system standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, communication, reporting accuracy, and operational consistency.
• Collaborate with field and office teams to improve alignment between operational processes and technology tools.
• Participate in rollout planning and implementation of new processes, tools, and operational initiatives.

Training, Adoption & Change Management

• Assist in development and delivery of training programs for field and office personnel.
• Support onboarding and ongoing user enablement initiatives for construction technology platforms.
• Create training materials, reference guides, process documentation, and user resources.
• Promote user adoption and compliance through engagement, communication, and support.
• Track adoption metrics and assist with reporting on system utilization and operational effectiveness.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support operational reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking initiatives.
• Assist leadership teams with gathering and organizing project and operational data.
• Collaborate with Accounting, IT, Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership to support system integration and workflow alignment.
• Act as a liaison between operational teams and technology stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in construction operations, project coordination, construction technology, or operational systems support.
• Experience working within commercial construction, general contracting, or design-build environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Procore and related construction management platforms.
• Understanding of construction project lifecycle, field operations, and project management workflows.
• Experience supporting process improvement, system implementation, or operational standardization initiatives.
• Ability to develop documentation, SOPs, training materials, and workflow processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work across field and office teams.
• Experience supporting training initiatives and user adoption preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting integrations and operational reporting is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, reporting tools, and collaboration platforms.

Core Competencies

• Construction Operations Knowledge
• Process Improvement
• Systems Administration
• Operational Support
• Training & User Enablement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Change Management
• Data & Process Integrity

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on operational efficiency
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach to supporting teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, project teams, and leadership
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

 

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.

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