Architecture Department Manager - Lead Design & Growth

barrywehmiller; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Atlanta seeks a Department Manager - Architecture to lead the architecture production team delivering advanced facilities for food, beverage, life sciences, and consumer products.

You will partner with leaders, mentor staff, manage hiring and workload planning, and ensure design integrity while coordinating with engineering, controls, and construction teams on project goals and timelines. Field verification may be required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of architectural experience leading design teams in multi-disciplinary A/E/AEC firms.
• Experience in food, beverage, life science (pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, medical device), consumer health, or home care sectors, including cleanrooms, cold storage, and distribution facilities (preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and relevant building codes
• Licensed Architect (RA); NCARB certification preferred
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Office Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with clients
• Willing to travel for client meetings, trainings, and industry events
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (required); Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design team on complex industrial projects, serving as Architect of Record from concept through delivery
• Manage production of high-quality construction documents (Revit), ensuring design excellence and code compliance
• Collaborate with clients, engineering, controls, and construction teams to align on project goals and design intent
• Oversee permitting, bidding, and construction phases while maintaining design integrity and schedule
• Mentor architectural staff on technical development and production quality standards
• Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders
• Conduct field verification, coordination, and design reviews at client sites as needed

Skills

Leadership

Architecture design

Project management

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Atlanta seeks a Department Manager - Architecture to lead the architecture production team delivering advanced facilities for food, beverage, life sciences, and consumer products.

You will partner with leaders, mentor staff, manage hiring and workload planning, and ensure design integrity while coordinating with engineering, controls, and construction teams on project goals and timelines. Field verification may be required.