Responsibilities
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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.
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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.
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Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
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n - Leads project teams including owner, design team, and trade partners with an integrated approach to achieving scope, schedule and budget alignment
n - Responsible for establishing an integrated team experience through role clarity, effective communication strategy, and facilitating a culture that fosters collaboration
n - Facilitate and collaborate with internal departments and project teams
n - Facilitate team alignment and onboarding process at the onset of design and promote accountability to sustain through design
n - Facilitate design and decision planning with the construction team, design team, and owner
n - Manage, mentor and guide design team members and preconstruction team members to ensure clear direction and execution
n - Manage, mentor and guide design assist trade partners to ensure effective integration with the project team
n - Guide design teams through the negotiations and decisions to establish essential project scope and program to facilitate business case validation
n - Engages with clients and designers to share Brasfield & Gorrie’s integrated delivery approach
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Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience
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n - Bachelor’s degree in architecture, industrial engineering, or other design equivalent field
n - Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
n - 5+ years experience in group facilitation and implementing collaborative delivery (Design Build, Conceptual Design Development, etc.) preferred
n - Specific experience in industrial manufacturing design
n - Specific experience in process layout, process design, cleanroom, food and beverage preferred
n - Strong CAD and Revit capability preferred
n - Ability and willingness to travel. Potentially up to 60%
n - Passionate about leading change and improving industry processes
n - Strong organizational and project management skills
n - Ability to speak confidently in groups of 30+
n - Ability to coach complex and diverse groups
n - Ability and desire to master new skills
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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.