Design Manager

A W Edwards; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Family-like culture

Sydney Metro focus

Job summary

A W Edwards Pty Limited in Sydney is seeking a highly experienced Design Manager to lead design development on major commercial construction projects. You will collaborate with site teams, estimators and the project delivery groups to ensure design briefs are met on time and within budget.

With 7+ years in a Main Contractor and a track record on projects over $300m, you will steer consultant selection, manage design teams, and integrate WHSE considerations into the design phase to enable safe,

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience within a Main Contractor on commercial projects.
• Experience delivering projects in excess of $300m.
• Ability to lead design teams and coordinate consultants.
• Proven ability to align design with program, cost and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design management processes across commercial construction projects.
• Collaborate with site teams, estimating and new business units to meet client needs.
• Ensure documentation aligns with design program milestones and commercial objectives.
• Incorporate WHSE considerations into the design phase to support safe construction.

Skills

Design management

Main Contractor experience

Commercial construction

Leadership and collaboration

Job description

Information at a Glance

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play. Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

Design Manager required for a nationally recognised main contractor within the commercial sector - Outstanding opportunity to advance your career on major projects

About A W Edwards

• Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction - An International Construction Group
• Works across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed our clients expectations.
• 106 year history in NSW
• Lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Clients receive the quality they expect and deserve
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Award winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market
• Individual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projects

• Ryde Hospital
• Multiple Hyper-scale Data Centres
• Education
• Industrial & Infrastructure/Transportation projects

Our People

• Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees.
• Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our high rate of staff retention.
• We don't look for people for projects but the projects for our people

About the Role

• The role involves working closely and collaboratively with site-based roles, estimating and new business teams
• Managing, planning and coordinating the design management process on commercial construction projects to establish and satisfy the needs of the Client, stakeholders and the project from a Main Contractor perspective
• Achieving all project specific commercial and contractual objectives
• Creative design solutions consistent with program, cost and quality requirements to achieve the functional brief of the project
• Providing leadership with humility, that inspires, motivates and engages people

Requirements

• A highly experienced Design Manager with minimum of 7 years experience within a Main Contractor and demonstrated experience working on commercial projects in excess of $300m.
• You will have the desire, skills and experience to step into a role within a top-tier builder to manage project design through design phase and construction delivery phase to ensure design brief compliance
• You will provide recommendations on the selection and appointment of design consultants to ensure that new business procurement and project delivery objectives are achieved
• Demonstrable abilities to manage design teams to ensure successful completion of required documentation in accordance with the design program milestones, and that Commercial objectives, Budget, and High standard documentation are achieved
• In conjunction with the Estimating Manager and project delivery team, you will ensure that the design outcomes are cost-planned to maximise the commercial return for the business
• Ensure that all matters which may affect WHSE are considered during the design phase, to ensure safe construction and operation practices

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier business well-known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your design management career through a variety of projects in the future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.
• There aren't many times in your career where you can honestly say, 'I am working for the best!'

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.