Design Manager

Mono Constructions Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mono Constructions Pty in Sydney is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process from concept to handover, coordinating clients, consultants, architects and internal teams to achieve compliant, buildable and well-resolved design outcomes.

You will translate client objectives into design briefs, programmes and deliverables, manage the design team, oversee approvals and handover, and drive continuous improvement with Mono's FRANK values.

Qualifications

• Experience in design management across the full project development and construction lifecycle.
• Delivery of large Class 2 residential projects valued at $30M+.
• Strong experience managing consultants, design coordination, approvals and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through to construction and handover.
• Translate client objectives into clear design briefs, programmes and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage the performance of architects, consultants and key design stakeholders.
• Oversee Development Applications, Construction Certificates and design approvals.
• Ensure design documentation complies with the NCC, relevant standards and project requirements.
• Identify and resolve design, coordination and buildability issues early.
• Lead and support design team members in line with Mono's FRANK values.
• Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across projects.
• Support project teams through Occupation Certificate and final handover.

Skills

Design management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Architectural coordination

Education

Design Management degree

Project Management certification

Architecture degree

Job description

At Mono Constructions, we build more than buildings, we create safe homes and stronger communities.

As a specialist builder of social and affordable Class 2 housing, we partner with community organisations and government bodies to deliver meaningful residential projects across Sydney.

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our team at our Rydalmere Support Office.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the design process from early concept through construction and handover, coordinating clients, consultants, architects and internal project teams to achieve compliant, buildable and well-resolved design outcomes.

Your Role

Manage the design process from concept through to construction and handover.

Translate client objectives into clear design briefs, programmes and deliverables.

Coordinate and manage the performance of architects, consultants and key design stakeholders.

Oversee Development Applications, Construction Certificates and design approvals.

Ensure design documentation complies with the NCC, relevant standards and project requirements.

Identify and resolve design, coordination and buildability issues early.

Lead and support design team members in line with Mono's FRANK values.

Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across projects.

Support project teams through Occupation Certificate and final handover.

Who You Are

Experienced in design management across the full project development and construction lifecycle.

Proven experience delivering large Class 2 residential projects valued at $30M+.

Strong experience managing consultants, design coordination, approvals and compliance.

Qualifications in Design Management, Project Management, Architecture or a related discipline.

What You’ll Gain

• Supportive Leadership: Work closely with and receive support from our Pre-Construction Manager.
• Professional Growth: Access to leadership development and opportunities to expand your design management capability.
• Meaningful Projects: Contribute to social and affordable housing projects with a genuine community impact.
• Leadership Opportunity: Help develop and strengthen Mono's design capability as our project pipeline grows.
• Culture of FRANK: Focus, Respect, Anticipate, Never Give Up and Kindness guide how we work, lead and deliver.