Director, Supply-Chain Engineering & Facilities Design Consulting

Director, Supply-Chain Engineering & Facilities Design ConsultingYou 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.We are seeking a forward-thinking Director, Supply-Chain Engineering & Facilities Design Consulting 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.What You'll DoDrive 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.Lead FEED and Early-Phase Planning deliverables — feasibility studies, basis of design, Class 3/4 estimates, schedule baselines, and risk registers — to support clients' capital authorization (FID / AFE) decisions.Direct multidisciplinary teams in the planning, development, and execution of facility design and capital projects that support sourcing, production, storage, and distribution strategies.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.What You'll Bring15+ 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 supportExpertise 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.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.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.