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Brasfield & Gorrie

Design Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275


ResponsibilitiesBrasfield & 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

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

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.