Design Manager, Assistant

Gray AES is looking to add a Design Manager, Assistant to our Atlanta, GA
office.

Why Gray?Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets:
Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, Life Sciences, and Advanced Technology. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future. Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers.

It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Who we want… (Requirements)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a degree from a four-year college or university or technical college with a minimum of seven (7) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• • Proficiency in architectural design software (AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam), business software. May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned.
• • Experience designing in Revit is highly preferred and experience producing architectural drawings is required.
• • The selected candidate will have excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and team coordination skills.
• • Energetic, collaborative mindset with a passion for creative problem-solving.
• • Proven ability to manage dynamic projects and adapt to evolving priorities.
• • Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• • High achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• • Lead and mentor architectural and design staff, promoting a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• • Collaborate with the Project Team to define roles and responsibilities and ensure shared ownership of project deliverables
• • Develop and support technical proposals, design schedules, and cost estimates with a focus on feasibility and alignment with Customer expectations.
• • Review and oversee design proposal criteria and contribute to the preparation of detailed technical proposal documents.
• • Function as the design lead on smaller proposals, typically less than 10 million dollars.
• • Conduct research on design strategies, building codes, and regulatory requirements to drive technical excellence.
• • Consults with Customer to determine functional and spatial requirements and prepare and present integrated architectural and engineering design layouts that reflect a holistic, multidisciplinary approach.
• • Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts for design documentation across all disciplines and consultants.
• • Support preparation and submission of design documents to Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• • Maintain adherence to company and industry standards, procedures, and best practices throughout all project phases.
• • Review and provide input and oversight on deliverables produced by Architectural Technicians, as well as deliverables produced by other design disciplines, including subconsultants, and design-build subcontractors.
• • Support construction…