Design Manager - Commercial Construction

The Company:

For nearly three decades, our client has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in the Australian construction industry, growing into one of the nation's most iconic and trusted construction, development, and property groups. Their success is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and a track record that speaks for itself, with 9 out of 10 projects coming from repeat clients and referrals, they've built a legacy on trust, not just on buildings.

As their portfolio of visionary commercial, residential, and health care projects continues to explode, they're searching for a seasoned Design Manager to join their expert team and help shape the future of Australian construction. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver some of the country's most significant and transformative projects.


Position Overview:

As a Design Manager, you will play a crucial senior-level role in construction, responsible for leading the design process, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that project designs are build-able, compliant, and aligned with a project's technical and commercial objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the entire design life cycle from initial concept and feasibility studies to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Assembling, leading, and coordinating a diverse team of designers, including architects, structural engineers, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) specialists.
• Acting as the central point of contact between the client, the design team, and the construction team to ensure clear and consistent communication.
• Developing and maintaining the design program, ensuring that all design deliverables are produced on time and within the allocated budget.
• Vetting designs for build-ability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with all relevant building codes, standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Proactively identifying potential design conflicts, technical issues, and other risks that could impact project time lines or costs, and developing strategies to resolve them.
• Ensuring that the design information is accurate, well-coordinated, and of a high quality to prevent errors and rework during the construction phase.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 year's proven experience as a Design Manager in Tier 1/2 or large-scale commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred).
• Extensive experience in managing large, complex projects
• Proficiency in project management software and construction documentation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• $165k - $200k + Superannuation
• Opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious and high-value projects in the market.
• Career development and progression
• Supportive and dynamic team culture.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on a landmark project.

If you're a results-driven professional with experience managing large-scale, high-quality construction projects, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help bring this landmark development to life.


How to apply

• Apply directly via the link below
• Reuben Lennon, the Principal Consultant handling the recruitment for these roles, can be reached at reuben.lennon@randstad.com.au or call on 0438 102 863

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.