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Design Manager

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-09-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Leading and coordinating the design function across multiple industrial and commercial construction projects to ensure compliance, constructability, safety, and value engineering.

Role type

Senior IC design manager (construction)

Builds

Robust, efficient, and practical design solutions for industrial and commercial construction projects

Domain

Construction (industrial and commercial)

Required skills

Design team leadership, consultant selection and management, design process management (concept to IFC), value engineering, technical guidance, documentation review, clash detection, meeting facilitation, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Procore, MS Project, Excel, Bluebeam, PDF editing/mark-up software

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and review the work output and performance of the design team; Oversee consultant selection, briefing, scope preparation, and engagement; Manage the design process from concept through to IFC documentation; Provide technical guidance, value engineering and innovative solutions; Review and verify design documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies, clashes and omissions; Chair and document design meetings; Collaborate with project delivery teams to align design outcomes with methodology, program and budget; Liaise with clients to build strong, enduring relationships

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC