Architectural Design Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Teams

Gray AES; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Charlotte, NC and Dallas, TX, seeks an Architecture Design Manager to lead design teams and coordinate across disciplines.

The role requires overseeing design efforts from concept through construction, mentoring staff, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam; knowledge of project-specific apps is a plus.
• Experience designing in Revit and producing architectural drawings is highly preferred.
• Strong organization, communication and team coordination skills are essential.
• Energetic, collaborative mindset with a passion for creative problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage dynamic projects and adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between project team, partner build-design company, and consultants for cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Lead and mentor architectural and design staff and promote continuous professional growth.
• Develop and support technical proposals, design schedules and cost estimates.
• Define roles and ensure shared ownership of project deliverables with Gray AES PMs.
• Monitor budgets, scope and execution; adjust designs to meet schedule constraints.
• Support change management strategies and track design impacts on time and cost.
• Promote cross-functional integration and alignment with project goals.
• Review and oversee deliverables from junior staff and sub-consultants for accuracy.
• Ensure technical design accuracy and coordination with other disciplines; support construction administration tasks.
• Participate in business development, including meetings, presentations and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team coordination

Project management

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Charlotte, NC and Dallas, TX, seeks an Architecture Design Manager to lead design teams and coordinate across disciplines.

The role requires overseeing design efforts from concept through construction, mentoring staff, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance. Travel to project sites may be required.