Address Building & Construction
Building Services
Sydney
Permanent / Full Time
Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Based in Edgecliff close to public transport
Working across a varitey of project sectors
Why Icon?
With a workforce of nearly 800 employees and with projects across Australia and New Zealand Icon is a large, diversified construction business, and supported by our parent company Kajima Corporation. With over 80 projects ranging in size from $0.5 million to $400 million and annual revenues in excess of $1.7 billion, we have the industry’s greatest breadth of sector capability delivering projects of any size, any scale, anywhere.
At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business that we are today.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Design Manager to join our growing construction team. As a Construction Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing all design activities across multiple construction projects, ensuring that all design work is completed in accordance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations. You collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee design activities across multiple construction projects
Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
Review project specifications and contracts to identify design requirements and constraints
Develop and maintain project design schedules and budgets
Ensure compliance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations
Monitor project progress and update senior management on key milestones and potential issues
Identify and resolve design-related issues and escalate issues to senior management as needed
Ensure that project design records and documents are accurate and up-to-date
Provide regular updates to senior management on project design status, including potential risks and opportunities
Manage the design process, including design development, design review, and design approval
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or engineering
8 + years of experience in design management in the construction industry
Experience working on largescale construction project from $70m upwards
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of construction project management tools and software
Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with building codes and standards
Benefits and perks:
Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
Sporting and Social events
Professional Memberships
Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health
How to apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background.
Or contact Emily Smith (Recruitment Consultant) via icon.recruitment@icon.co
letter for consideration.
Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes
**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply**
