DESIGN COORDINATOR

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to join its construction team. The role focuses on coordinating architectural and consultant documentation across live projects, bridging the design team and site-based construction teams to ensure builds are coordinated and delivered on time.

You'll work on multi-projects valued between $30M and $60M, supporting Project Managers and Site Managers with design amendments, RFIs, and buildability solutions,

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field.
• Experience as Design Coordinator/Design Manager or similar in construction.
• Experience on multi-residential, social housing, apartment or commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural and consultant documentation across multiple live construction projects.
• Act as the link between the design team and site-based construction teams.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to identify discrepancies and buildability issues.
• Manage RFIs, design queries, and technical issues raised by the construction team and subcontractors.
• Coordinate design amendments and ensure updated documentation is communicated to stakeholders.
• Review subcontractor shop drawings to ensure alignment with architectural intent.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to resolve technical and design queries on site.
• Identify design inconsistencies, omissions and potential construction issues before they impact programme.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with the project team to progress design matters.
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure information is issued in line with construction programmes.
• Provide technical advice and practical design solutions throughout the build.

Skills

Architectural background

Site coordination

Stakeholder communication

Shop drawings review

Buildability assessment

Multi-project coordination

Education

Architecture degree

Architectural Technology

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

Commercial Construction | Residential & Multi-Residential | Melbourne

The Opportunity

An established Melbourne-based Tier 3 builder and developer is looking to appoint an experienced Design Coordinator to join its growing construction team. With a strong pipeline of projects across social and affordable housing, build-to-rent developments and multi-residential apartments, the business is currently delivering a number of projects throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs, typically ranging between $30M and $60M. This is a predominantly site-based position, working across multiple projects and reporting directly into the Construction team. You will play an important role in bridging the gap between the architectural design team, consultants and site-based construction teams, ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with project requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an architectural background who has developed strong construction knowledge and enjoys being involved in the practical delivery of projects.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, architects, consultants and subcontractors, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating architectural and consultant documentation across multiple live construction projects.
• Acting as the link between the design team and site-based construction teams.
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and shop drawings to identify discrepancies, clashes and potential buildability issues.
• Managing RFIs, design queries and technical issues raised by the construction team and subcontractors.
• Coordinating design amendments and ensuring updated documentation is communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing subcontractor shop drawings and ensuring they align with architectural intent and project requirements.
• Working closely with subcontractors to resolve technical and design-related queries on site.
• Identifying design inconsistencies, omissions and potential construction issues before they impact programme or delivery.
• Attending site meetings and coordinating with the wider project team to ensure design matters are progressing.
• Monitoring design deliverables and ensuring information is issued in line with construction programmes.
• Supporting the Construction team with technical advice and practical design solutions throughout the build.

About You

We are looking for someone who understands both the design process and what it takes to deliver a project on site. To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A degree or qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Design Coordinator, Design Manager, Project Architect or similar within the construction industry.
• Experience working on multi-residential, apartment, social housing or commercial construction projects.
• Strong ability to interpret and interrogate architectural drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating subcontractor shop drawings.
• Previous exposure to construction sites and an understanding of construction sequencing and buildability.
• Confidence communicating with subcontractors, Site Managers, Project Managers, architects and consultants.
• The ability to identify design issues, find practical solutions and follow them through to resolution.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities.

Importantly, this role requires someone who is comfortable being site-based, communicating directly with subcontractors and working alongside the construction team to resolve issues as they arise.

The Business & What’s on Offer

You’ll be joining an established Melbourne builder and developer with a strong presence across the residential construction market. The business has a growing pipeline of projects, with a particular focus on social and affordable housing, build-to-rent and multi-residential developments. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work across multiple projects valued between $30M and $60M.
• Be part of a growing business with an established project pipeline.
• Work closely with experienced Construction Managers and Project Managers.
• Take ownership of design coordination from early construction through to completion.
• Have genuine involvement in the practical delivery of projects rather than being confined to an office-based design role.
• Join a collaborative construction team where design coordination plays an important part in successful project delivery.