Department Manager - Architecture
About The Position
When you join Design Group as a Department Manager - Architecture, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our team and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy. As Department Manager - Architecture, you will lead the architecture production team and deliver advanced facilities for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products industries.
Requirements
- 12+ years of architectural experience leading design teams in multi-disciplinary A/E/AEC firms
- Expertise 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
- Strong design documentation knowledge
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with clients
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture (required); Master's degree preferred
- Willing to travel for client meetings, trainings, and industry events
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in food, beverage, life science (pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, medical device), consumer health, or home care sectors, including cleanrooms, cold storage, and distribution facilities (preferred)
- NCARB certification preferred
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
