Design Manager
Core
Manage all design-related activities, coordinate internal teams and external consultants (architects, engineers) to create coordinated designs for construction projects.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Construction/Fit-out)
Builds
Commercial, government, education, and hospitality fit-out and refurbishment projects
Domain
Construction management and fit-out
Required skills
Design coordination, stakeholder management, design risk management, value engineering, tender document review, design engineering, buildability reviews, defect management, knowledge of Australian Standards and building codes, sustainability tools (GreenStar, NABERS, WELL), CAD and InDesign
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, experience with fit-out/refurbishment projects, understanding of different procurement methods (D+C, Lump Sum, ECI)
Technologies
CAD, InDesign, Procore
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day design inputs and activities, coordinate internal teams and external consultants, drive design outcomes to meet project programmes, act as conduit between design team and subcontractors, review design drawings for omissions/errors/risks, manage design changes, lead value engineering workshops, identify and mitigate design risks, review tender documents for compliance, participate in design team selection, conduct design and buildability reviews, chair design coordination meetings, attend site visits to oversee quality, lead internal defect reviews, align client expectations, coordinate supplier inspections and sample reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC