BW Design Group
Website:
bwdesigngroup.com
Job details:
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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