Design Manager

Longreach Recruitment; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Longreach Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for WA-based commercial construction projects. The role focuses on coordinating the design process during the Early Contractor Involvement phase, working with internal teams, consultants, architects and other stakeholders to align design with budgets and timelines.

Initially office-based, with a transition to hybrid site/office work as projects progress, you will contribute to major developments across aged care, apartments and student

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Design Manager in commercial construction.
• Main contractor experience on large-scale projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of design development, buildability, value engineering and constructability.
• Experience managing design consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Aged care, apartment, residential high-rise or student accommodation experience is highly regarded.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate the design process throughout the ECI phase.
• Manage design consultants, architects and other key stakeholders.
• Review design documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements, budgets and programme.
• Identify design risks, buildability issues and opportunities for value engineering.
• Collaborate with estimating, construction and pre-contracts teams to support project planning and coordinate design reviews.
• Assist in developing practical, cost-effective design solutions.
• Support the transition from ECI into construction.

Kenntnisse

Design management

Stakeholder management

Buildability

Value engineering

Coordination

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in construction, architecture, engineering

Tools

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

• Join a growing WA-owned Tier 2 builder backed by a larger group
• Work on major aged care, apartment and student accommodation projects
• Competitive bonus structure offered

The Company

Our client is a WA-owned and operated Tier 2 commercial builder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Western Australia.

Backed by a larger group, they offer the stability and resources of an established business while maintaining a strong local culture, collaborative team environment and streamlined decision-making structure.

Delivering projects ranging from $10M to $150M across education, aged care, apartments, health, retail, recreation and social infrastructure, the business has an exciting pipeline of major projects ahead.

The Role

Reporting to the New Business Manager, you will play a key role in managing the design process during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase of major commercial construction projects.

Initially office-based, you will work closely with internal teams, consultants, architects and other key stakeholders to coordinate design development, manage design risks and help establish a clear pathway from early planning through to construction.

Initially, the role will be 100% office-based during the ECI phase, working closely with the pre-contracts and design teams. Once projects move into construction, you will transition to a combination of office and site-based work, including regular site visits as required.

The role will provide exposure to major projects valued at circa $100M+, including aged care, apartment and student accommodation developments.

This is an opportunity to influence projects from the outset, contribute to design and constructability outcomes, and work alongside an established team comprising Design Managers, BIM and digital specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process throughout the ECI phase
• Manage design consultants, architects and other key stakeholders
• Review design documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements, budgets and programme
• Identify design risks, buildability issues and opportunities for value engineering
• Collaborate with estimating, construction and pre-contracts teams to support project planningCoordinate design reviews and ensure design deliverables meet project milestones
• Assist in developing practical, cost-effective design solutions
• Support the transition from ECI into construction

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on major commercial projects from ECI through to delivery
• Strong pipeline of upcoming projects across multiple sectors
• Supportive team culture with established design and digital resources
• Backing of a larger, well-established group
• Opportunity to influence design outcomes early in the project lifecycle
• Exposure to complex, large-scale commercial developments

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within commercial construction
• Main contractor experience is essential working on large-scale commercial projects
• Strong understanding of design management processes within a construction environment
• Experience managing design consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong knowledge of design development, buildability, value engineering and constructability
• Aged care, apartment, residential high-rise or student accommodation experience will be highly regarded as well as façade experience, particularly on complex projects
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction, architecture, engineering or a related discipline are desirable