Design Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Design Manager - Mission Critical in Birmingham, Alabama or Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Design Manager will encourage a culture focused on effective project delivery by supporting our clients, project teams and company in our efforts to provide facilitation and coaching during design / preconstruction resulting in a smooth transition to construction operations.   

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Leads project teams including owner, design team, and trade partners with an integrated approach to achieving scope, schedule and budget alignment
• Responsible for establishing an integrated team experience through role clarity, effective communication strategy, and facilitating a culture that fosters collaboration
• Facilitate and collaborate with internal departments and project teams
• Facilitate team alignment and onboarding process at the onset of design and promote accountability to sustain through design
• Facilitate design and decision planning with the construction team, design team, and owner
• Manage, mentor and guide design team members and preconstruction team members to ensure clear direction and execution
• Manage, mentor and guide design assist trade partners to ensure effective integration with the project team
• Guide design teams through the negotiations and decisions to establish essential project scope and program to facilitate business case validation
• Engages with clients and designers to share Brasfield & Gorrie’s integrated delivery approach

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, industrial engineering, or other design equivalent field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years experience in group facilitation and implementing collaborative delivery (Design Build, Conceptual Design Development, etc.) preferred
• Specific experience in industrial manufacturing design
• Specific experience in process layout, process design, cleanroom, food and beverage preferred
• Strong CAD and Revit capability preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel. Potentially up to 60%
• Passionate about leading change and improving industry processes
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to speak confidently in groups of 30+
• Ability to coach complex and diverse groups
• Ability and desire to master new skills

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.