Principal, Process Architecture

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in the United States seeks a Principal Process Architect to lead life science facility design from concept to construction documentation. You will guide teams, mentor designers, and deliver ISO cleanrooms and labs within cGMP environments.

The role requires deep design expertise, strong client engagement, and ability to travel for project requirements. The position offers a high-impact career path within a global engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of facilities architectural design experience incl. GMP environments.
• Bachelor of Architecture; RA license strongly preferred; Master preferred.
• Experience designing ISO cleanrooms, labs, and processing spaces.
• Ability to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in life science project design from inception to drawings for construction.
• Design ISO cleanrooms, cell & gene therapy facilities, and labs within cGMP facilities.
• Support permitting, bidding, procurement, and project sequencing using BIM.
• Mentor designers and manage client relationships.
• Interface with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group teams to ensure cohesive solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

BIM processes

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Recap

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Life sciences facilities design

ISO cleanrooms design

cGMP manufacturing design

Facility design

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

RA license

Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Recap

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal, Process Architecture page is loaded## Principal, Process Architecturelocations: Philadelphia, PA: Boxborough, MA USA: Concord, NH USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R019830BW 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:****Who You’ll Work With**You 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 Do**You'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 construction* Analyze and develop highly specialized technical solutions for ISO cleanrooms, cell & gene therapy manufacturing, laboratory functions, and drug substance (API) production within existing operating cGMP facilities* Support construction projects during permitting, bidding, contract awards, procurement, implementation, financial administration, and sequencing, utilizing the BIM process* Utilize Autodesk Revit, Recap and Navisworks software* Propose, define, develop and oversee integrated (EPCMV) projects within budget and on schedule* Maintain knowledge of current life science industry standards, innovate best practices, incorporate regulatory requirements, and create shared strategies for project scopes* Oversee designers and mentor technical professionals* Develop and maintain client relationships* Generate billable fees commensurate with experience level, commercial terms, company expectations, and industry standards* Interface with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals to maintain cohesive and technically correct solutions and resolve highly complex technical issues* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the product* Provide technical training to clients and internal teams* Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team**What You’ll Bring*** A minimum of 20 years of facilities architectural design experience leading facility design including project programming/conceptualization, production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation* The ability to design cGMP manufacturing and lab facilities* An understanding of operating facility requirements, general arrangement drawings, operational flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, and interpretation and justification of regulatory requirements* A working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)* Experience in designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildings* Experience designing ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces* Experience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environments* Experience coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installation of production equipment (preferred)* Experience interfacing with clients and in establishing long-term client relationships* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Proficiency 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 conventions* A Bachelor of Architecture* A 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.The approximate pay range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000. 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-JF1*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. *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 Group