Principal, Process Architecture

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:Job DescriptionWho You’ll Work WithYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 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 Design Group as a Principal Process Architect, 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 solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.What You’ll DoThe Principal Process Architect role is a key member of the Life Science Commercial Team with responsibilities beginning with initial client contact, developing early stakeholder (client) alignment based on relationships built on technical competency, proactive client engagement and development of innovative solution. Principal will lead front end design programming for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities requiring site survey, space programming and equipment evaluation/selection, economic analysis/justification, risk assessments, and regulatory impact reviews. In addition to working on front end phases, you will be expected and responsible for performing technical business development actively, which would include:Participating in DG capabilities presentations to clientsContributing to proposal developmentAuthoring publications and white papersPresenting multiple times per year at industry conferences or networking eventsYou'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.Provide technical leadership in the development and design of life science projects (biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device) from inception to development of project scope to delivery of drawings and specifications packages suitable for constructionDevelop comprehensive facility master plans and long-term capital roadmaps aligned with business growth and technology adoption strategiesDesign facility layouts, building systems, and infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations across multiple modalitiesCoordinate integration of manufacturing equipment into facility infrastructure and architectural designCreate scalable facility architectures that support expansion, equipment replacement, and technology modernizationEnsure facility design complies with FDA, EMA, ICH Q7, and applicable building/safety codesSupport construction projects during permitting, bidding, contract awards, procurement, implementation, financial administration, and sequencing, utilizing the BIM processUtilize Autodesk Revit, Recap and Navisworks softwarePropose, define, develop and oversee integrated (EPCMV) projects within budget and on scheduleMaintain knowledge of current life science industry standards, innovate best practices, incorporate regulatory requirements, and create shared strategies for project scopesOversee designers and mentor technical professionalsDevelop and maintain client relationshipsGenerate billable fees commensurate with experience level, commercial terms, company expectations, and industry standardsInterface with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals to maintain cohesive and technically correct solutions and resolve highly complex technical issuesProvide technical training to clients and internal teamsMake an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and teamWhat You’ll BringA minimum of 20 years of facilities architectural design experience leading facility design including project programming/conceptualization, production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementationThe ability to design cGMP manufacturing and lab facilitiesExperience leading Front-end phases of design (master planning, feasibility study, conceptual design).An understanding of operating facility requirements, general arrangement drawings, operational flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, and interpretation and justification of regulatory requirementsA working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)Experience in designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildingsExperience designing ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spacesExperience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environmentsExperience coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installation of production equipment (preferred)Experience interfacing with clients and in establishing long-term client relationshipsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project (preferred)A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventionsA Bachelor of ArchitectureA registered architect (RA) license (NCARB preferred)A Master of Architecture (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 Process Architect, 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 Process Architect 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 Engineering Consultant.The approximate pay range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.#LI-JF1At 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.Company:Design GroupSummaryLocation: Philadelphia, PA; Boxborough, MA USA; Raleigh, NC USA; Indianapolis, IN USA; Concord, NH USAType: Full time