Design Manager, Assistant

Gray AES; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Design Manager, Assistant to lead architectural design efforts across multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff.

The role requires an architecture degree and 5+ years of related experience; proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam; strong organization and communication skills; a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam; knowledge of project-specific applications preferred.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and team coordination skills.
• Energetic, collaborative mindset with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor architectural and design staff, promoting curiosity, accountability and growth.
• Collaborate with Project Team to define roles and ensure shared ownership of deliverables.
• Develop design proposals, schedules and cost estimates aligned with customer expectations.
• Review design criteria and contribute to technical proposal documents.
• Act as design lead on smaller proposals (typically under $10M).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Design Manager, Assistant

US-GA-Atlanta

Job ID: 2026-5598

Type: Gray AES

# of Openings: 1

Category: ARCH-Architecture

Gray AES

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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 administration tasks, including submittal reviews, RFI’s, site observations and monitoring special inspections.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required. Travel required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising team members such as Architectural Technicians on various sized projects. 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; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EEO Disclaimer

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

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