Design Manager (Industrial)

Responsibilities 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 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.

Created: 2026-04-03