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:
*Remote work may be considered for the right candidate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.
Who You'll Work With
At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll be responsible for leading contract negotiation and risk management for Design Group's design and construction projects. You'll work closely with the Executive Team, Project Leadership, Procurement, insurers, and outside counsel to negotiate complex agreements, guide practical risk decisions, and support project teams from kickoff through close-out. This position plays an important role in protecting client trust and supporting responsible growth across our architecture, engineering, and construction management entities, giving you the opportunity to influence strategy at both project and enterprise levels.
• Negotiate complex design, EPC, design-build, and construction management contracts with clients and project partners
• Draft and revise AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and owner-drafted agreements to align with business and project needs
• Lead contract negotiations in partnership with the Executive Team, Project Leadership, and Procurement
• Maintain the firm's contract and template library to support consistency and speed in deal execution
• Advise project teams on risk mitigation, project selection, and delivery methodology
• Support business development through proactive contract strategy and direct client engagement
• Guide project teams through legal and risk considerations from kickoff through close-out
• Manage dispute resolution matters, including client discussions, liens, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and settlements
• Coordinate with insurers and outside counsel on professional liability, builder's risk, and construction-specific insurance matters
• Support licensing, corporate governance, and risk management strategy across Design Group entities
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 5+ years of legal experience supporting construction, commercial contracts, or project delivery work
• Experience drafting and negotiating design-build, EPC, and construction management contracts
• Working knowledge of construction insurance, including professional liability, and ability to travel up to 15%
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with architecture, engineering, construction management, or EPC organizations
• Experience with AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, or owner-drafted contract forms
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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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Company:
Design GroupSkills Required
- JD from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
- 5+ years legal experience
- Experience with an Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating design-build, EPC, and CM contracts
- Working knowledge of construction insurance, including professional liability and builder's risk
- Willingness to travel up to 15%
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
