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BW Design Group · 19 hours ago

Department Manager - Architecture

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

BW Design Group is a rapidly growing firm with over 1500 professionals across the US, dedicated to shaping the world through innovative design solutions. As a Department Manager - Architecture, you will lead a team in delivering advanced architectural solutions for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products industries, ensuring design excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Industrial Automation

Hiring Manager

Bill Hornaday

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

Qualification

Architectural design leadershipRevit proficiencyISO standards knowledgeLicensed Architect (RA)CGMP requirements knowledgeMulti-disciplinary A/E/AEC experienceField verificationCommunication skillsPresentation skillsMentoring skillsTeam collaboration

Required

12+ years of architectural experience leading design teams in multi-disciplinary A/E/AEC firms

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)

Willing to travel for client meetings, trainings, and industry events

Preferred

Expertise in food, beverage, life science (pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, medical device), consumer health, or home care sectors, including cleanrooms, cold storage, and distribution facilities

Master's degree preferred