Senior Design Manager (Industrial)
Brasfield & Gorrie
Birmingham, AL · Posted May 11, 2026
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Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Design Manager - Industrial 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 10+ 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.
Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Design Manager - Industrial 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
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, industrial engineering, or other design equivalent field Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience 10+ 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.