Director, Concept & FEED, GMP Facilities

Barry-Wehmiller•Atlanta, GA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm. We combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology. We are seeking a forward-thinking Director, Concept & FEED, GMP Facilities to lead client development initiatives that integrate supply chain optimization with facility planning and capital project execution. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to industrial manufacturing and distribution clients, delivering innovative solutions that align facility design with operational performance goals.

Requirements

15+ years of AEC consulting experience leading concept design, FEED, and early-phase capital planning for cGMP manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities — including programmatic design, permitting, regulatory compliance, and basis-of-design development.
Proven leadership in growing client relationships and expanding business across local, regional, and national markets within a multi-discipline A/E environment.
Demonstrated experience leading FEED engagements within stage-gate / FEL frameworks (FEL-1/2/3), including AACE Class 3/4 estimating, scope definition, and capital authorization support
Expertise in designing complex manufacturing and distribution facilities with a strong understanding of operational flows, regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA, etc.), and environmental classifications.
Hands-on experience with greenfield and brownfield project development, including scoping and executing work in active operating facilities.
Strong background in supply chain and distribution center (DC) operations, including layout design, process optimization, material handling system (MHS) integration, and value stream mapping.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal building codes and permitting processes.
Excellent communication, client engagement, and cross-functional leadership skills, with a commitment to mentoring teams and delivering high-quality results.
Willingness to travel for client meetings, site assessments, presentations, and project reviews as needed.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

Drive business development across GMP-regulated manufacturing, life sciences, and food & beverage clients — cultivating executive-level relationships, identifying capital program opportunities, and positioning the firm as a trusted concept-through-FEED consulting partner.
Lead complex client engagements across the supply chain, warehousing, and industrial manufacturing sectors, from early concept through design and delivery.
Direct multidisciplinary teams in the planning, development, and execution of facility design and capital projects that support sourcing, production, storage, and distribution strategies.
Lead Concept and FEED deliverables — feasibility studies, basis of design, Class 3/4 estimates, schedule baselines, and risk registers — to support clients' capital authorization (FID / AFE) decisions.
Provide expert analysis and leadership in developing facility and network optimization strategies, incorporating automation, throughput modeling, layout planning, and operational workflows.
Collaborate with clients to align facility design with their long-term business and supply chain objectives, ensuring measurable value creation across cost, service, and efficiency.
Oversee proposal development, project planning, budgeting, and strategic communication with internal teams and client executives.
Apply sound business judgment and cross-functional insight to guide integrated solutions that combine engineering design, operational planning, and capital investment strategy.
Mentor internal staff and contribute to the development of best practices in supply chain facility design within the firm.