Design Manager

About the job

What if you could be part of a culture that empowers you to be the best you can be. At Built, you won't have to wonder.

A Design Manager role, built for you 

As a Design Manager at Built, you'll be an integral member of our project team delivering a major construction project in Western Sydney.

Built’s Construction team are currently involved in multiple projects ranging from $50M to $1 billion, with an enthusiastic individual invited to join the team immediately. This particular project will be valued above $500M.

Our Design Managers are responsible for delivering a robust and cost-effective design for the project, meeting the scope and technical requirements while in line with budget and program constraints.

The successful candidate will work with all relevant project staff but most

closely with the incumbents in the following roles as applicable for a project:

• Construction Manager
• Project Managers
• Services Managers
• Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Quantity Surveyors

With “no typical day”, you’ll enjoy variety and know you’re making an impact.

The new way forward, built by you

Your success here will be defined by the energy you bring to work every day. You’ll love what you do and you’ll have a “roll up your sleeves and get things done” approach. Comfortable in your own skin, you won’t shy away from a challenge and will always own the problem, knowing you’ve got the full trust and support of the team. Flexibility and adaptability will be second nature, and you’ll always think smart, act smart, start strong and finish stronger!

Here are the essentials you’ll need for this role:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry
• Previous experience working with a 1st or 2nd tier building contractor

• Demonstrated ability to apply design management skills across a range of projects
• Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management
• Experience in Document Control and BIM project documentation coordination and delivery
• Competency in general business software inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
• Competency in multiple Document Control and BIM platforms demonstrating experience and ability to utilise the require project software.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates clear Leadership and Management Skills and enjoys working as a part of a team
• Demonstrates creativity and has eye for design, and a strong focus on problem solving
• Shows initiative and adaptability
• Demonstrates examples initiative and innovation in previous roles
• Ability to plan, organise and manage time
• Has the ability to problem solve, research, build rapport, decision make, negotiate, delegate, influence, lead, question and consult.
• Demonstrates verbal communication, written communication and has attention to detail

Why Built?

Proudly Australian and privately owned, Built is the only construction company to offer a total solution across all built-forms, sectors and sizes. And we’re leading the industry in sustainability and digital construction methods.

Here’s what you’ll find with us:

Opportunity. Anything is possible. With plenty of work in our pipeline across all built-forms, sectors and sizes, there are endless opportunities to grow your career. As a DesignManager, you really can choose your path and grow your career with us based on your interests. And we’ll back you every step of the way.

Culture. We’re built differently. Our agile, authentic and inclusive culture is our most important asset, and it’s what sets us apart as the new way forward in the industry. Our DesignManagerscome from various backgrounds. The common thread is how we show up for our teams, stakeholders and projects. You’ll enjoy a work environment that reflects the calibre of our projects and an organisation that cares as much about our people as the work we do. You get access to health and wellbeing offerings that our people rate as second to none, and these aren’t just limited to head office - they’re enjoyed across all our sites!

Impact. Make your mark. Our people get real autonomy and the opportunity to lead by example, solve complex challenges and make a real difference. As a DesignManager, you’ll be part of a team that is delivering some of Australia’s most innovative projects. And with a focus on sustainability and community, there are endless opportunities to make your mark beyond your role.

Other benefits you’ll enjoy at Built include:

• Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities that allow you to build your career at your speed.
• Additional paid leave for every year of service (up to 5 extra days per year).
• Wellbeing programs designed and delivered by our in-house specialists.
• Free health checks, skin checks and flu vaccines for all our people.
• Paid volunteering leave to give back and support local communities.

Ready to be a changemaker, with us?

Join us and improve the way the world is built. 

To find out more about this role, please contact Evan Jones, evanjones@built.com.au

The success of our business is built on an agile, authentic and inclusive workplace - one that promotes mutual learning, respect, dignity and cultural openness, and we welcome and embrace different perspectives and backgrounds. Don’t meet every requirement? If you’re excited about this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we’d love for you to apply anyway.