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SalaryAs the Design Manager on a upcoming prestigious $100 million commercial new build project project, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the design delivery process. There will be meticulous planning involved and once the project moves onto site in 12 months time, you will be involved right through to the delivery and handover with an anticipated 36 month build program.Company:Leading commercial construction business dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to their clients. The business has been established over 40 years and has built up an enviable reputation in Australia delivering complex commercial contracts in challenging high-security environments including government projects. With unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, ensuring that the project meets the highest standards of design excellence, functionality, and budgetary requirements. The business has a fantastic collaborative team culture and they are passionate about work life balance and career progression within the team.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design team, guiding every aspect of the design process from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Assume full ownership of the project's design, ensuring meticulous adherence to all specified requirements.
- Oversee the design team and external consultants, ensuring seamless collaboration across all project phases.
- Develop and implement tailored design delivery strategies aligned with project objectives and stringent quality standards.
- Establish streamlined design management processes and overarching strategies for the delivery team's success.
- Manage external design partners, diligently monitoring their deliverables, costs, and timelines to ensure strict adherence to project specifications.
- Develop and meticulously manage design delivery budgets and schedules, providing comprehensive reports on cost implications and adjustments.
- Build client relationships throughout the design phase and beyond, guaranteeing alignment with prescribed requirements.
- Coordinate the design approval process while upholding steadfast compliance with project mandates.
- Provide strategic leadership and unwavering direction to the design management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Mentor design management staff, nurturing their competencies and fostering professional growth.
- Facilitate robust collaboration between design and construction teams to drive pioneering project innovation and resounding success.
- Maintain and build lasting relationships with all project stakeholders, adeptly managing expectations and communications.
- Uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and ethical conduct across all design processes.
- Tertiary Qualification in Architecture or Engineering
- Minimum 10 years in technical management roles, with at least 5+ years dedicated to architecture/design and ideally 5+ years working for a head contractor in the commercial sector in a Design Coordinator/Manager position. The project itself is mixture of D&C commercial and modular new build.
- Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary project design and construction, with a notable focus on complex projects valued at prefably $50 million+
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial and legislative compliance within design frameworks
- You must have existing experience working in Australia.
