Architecture Design Manager- Life Science Market

Architecture Design Manager – Life Science Market

Gray AES is seeking an Architecture Design Manager – Life Science Market to join our teams in Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC;
Dallas, TX; and Lexington, KY.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Review design proposal criteria and facilitate preparation of proposal documents for use by construction personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide research regarding the project design, along with applicable code and regulatory requirements.
• Consult with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Prepare the layout of project and integrate engineering elements into a unified design for customer review and approval.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of design documents for all design disciplines including review of documents prepared by Architectural Technicians, sub‑consultants and design‑build subcontractors.
• Prepare and administer design contracts with the customer and/or sub‑consultants.
• Facilitate design reviews and presentation of current design documents for customer review and approval.
• Coordinate design activities with customers and Gray AES sub‑consultants.
• Facilitate the preparation of schematic, design development, and construction documents and manage construction administration activities for the project.
• Develop a design schedule and estimate of A/E costs for projects.
• Monitor project design activities to assure compliance with Gray AES standards and procedures.
• Manage all administrative tasks related to design for the project.
• Manage all costs related to design activities to ensure accurate cost control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or degree from a technical college; or a minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, e‑mail, and Revit applications). May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The new team member should be an energetic, self‑motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, has a passion for collaboration and professional development, and aspires to exceed expectations in a fast‑paced, innovative company.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently performed in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud.

Overtime will be required. Some travel will be required.

May supervise 1 to 3 team members such as Architectural Technicians and Assistant Design Managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training team members, planning, assigning, and directing work; providing input for appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.