Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Director, Project Development

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.$120K — $150K *
Food & Beverages
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in developing and designing process and packaging systems.
  • Proven leadership abilities to grow local and regional client relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of operational requirements for GMP manufacturing facilities.
  • Familiarity with supply chain engineering and layout planning in manufacturing.
  • Experience in greenfield and brownfield facility projects including compliance with building codes.
  • Strong communication skills with a history of establishing long-term client relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of complex projects in Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods sectors.
  • Drive front-end project planning for capital investments in manufacturing-focused projects.
  • Serve as Development Lead on structured pursuit teams, ensuring quality deliverables during reviews.
  • Provide client and technical leadership prior to design, fostering trust and strategic relationships.
  • Oversee project development, budgeting, and execution to meet client investment objectives.
  • Analyze manufacturing solutions for cGMP facilities, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
  • Champion client proposals and strategic pursuits throughout project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development resources and mentorship programs.
  • Opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
  • Culture of mutual respect and integrity within the workplace.
  • Encouragement of diverse backgrounds and experiences in the workplace.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With


You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1,500 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 BW Design Group as a Director, Project Development 6 Process & Packaging Systems, 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 convert capital spending initiatives into executable solutions. You will be a key member of our Project Development & Planning group 6 known internally as The Accelerator Group 6 partnering with commercial development teams, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to bridge the gap between opportunity pursuit and project delivery, ensuring the highest quality front-end planning and project development solutions reach our clients with consistency and accuracy.


What You'll Do


Lead the development of diverse and complex projects in the Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods markets. By applying sound judgment and facilitating robust cross-functional solutions, you will drive the front-end planning and project development for manufacturing-focused capital investments.

  • Lead the development of front-end programming, planning, schematic design, design development, concept studies, and FEED packages for process and packaging systems within CPG manufacturing facilities.
  • Serve as a Development Lead on structured pursuit teams, advancing qualified opportunities through stage-gate reviews and into project kickoff 6 owning the quality and completeness of deliverables through pursuit reviews, opportunity qualification reviews, and IDB engagement & project kickoff gates.
  • Provide client and technical leadership in the development of capital projects for Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods clients prior to design and construction, developing long-standing relationships based on trust, technical competence, and strategic value.
  • Provide expert analysis in developing facility and supply chain engineering solutions, incorporating operational workflows, throughput considerations, layout planning, and distribution strategies that align with client objectives.
  • Lead project development and execution including; project plans and strategies, project resourcing, management of project financials, and overall project budgets to achieve the client's investment objectives across scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Analyze and develop specialized manufacturing solutions for new and existing cGMP facilities, maintaining knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead client requests for proposals, develop customer presentations and qualification efforts, interface with current and future client representatives, and champion strategic pursuits from pipeline through go/no-go decisions.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to technical and planning professionals within the firm.


What You'll Bring

  • 15+ yearsof experience leading the development and design of process and packaging systems, including; programmatic design, schematic design, design development, FEED packages, construction documents, permit acquisition, and field implementation.
  • Leadership skills and experience with a drive to grow and expand local and regional clients.
  • The ability to lead design of GMP manufacturing and distribution facilities with a deep understanding of operational requirements, people and material flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, food safety, and industry regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with supply chain engineering concepts including layout planning, operational workflows, and distribution strategies within manufacturing and warehousing environments.
  • Experience leading or participating in structured pursuit and stage-gate processes within a multi-discipline A/E or design-build environment.
  • Experience in the development, design, and execution for greenfield and brownfield facilities, as well as scope development within operating facilities, with a working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish long-term client relationships and a willingness to travel for client meetings, facility assessments, construction activities, and company-sponsored events.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a closely related discipline. Advanced degree or professional licensure preferred.

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 a Director, 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 Director 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 Director.

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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 6therefore, 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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About Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Design Group supports Their clients’ initiatives from conceptual planning through the implementation of production systems and facilities. Regardless of a project’s technology, scale, or complexity, their in-house Solutions Teams can provide individual engineering discipline services for large and small initiatives alike.

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