Hiring: Director, Project Development – Manufacturing Facility Design-Build Company: BW Design Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:09:07 About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in the planning, design, and delivery of manufacturing facilities through design-build and/or EPC project delivery methods, including; front-end planning, FEED development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover. Required Skills: •Lead front-end programming, master planning, concept studies, and FEED package development for design-build and EPC manufacturing facility projects within the CPG sector. •Serve as a Development Lead on structured pursuit teams, advancing qualified opportunities through stage-gate reviews and into project kickoff — 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 integrated design-build and EPC capital projects for Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods clients, developing long-standing relationships based on trust, technical competence, and strategic value. •Provide expert analysis in developing facility and supply chain engineering solutions, incorporating site selection, building systems, 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 facility solutions for new and existing cGMP environments, 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. Qualifications: •Leadership skills and experience with a drive to grow and expand local and regional clients. •The ability to lead the planning and design of cGMP manufacturing and distribution facilities with a deep understanding of building systems, site infrastructure, operational requirements, people and material flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, food safety, and industry regulatory requirements. •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, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline. Advanced degree or professional licensure preferred. •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 Engineering Consultant. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!