Design Manager - Lead Multidisciplinary Construction

DCOH; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design process across all project phases for major developments. You will ensure compliant, coordinated, buildable designs aligned with programme and commercial goals, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and 8–12+ years of design management experience, with strong knowledge of Australian standards and approvals, plus leadership and collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years or more of design management experience in construction or major projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams across large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of BCA, NCC, Australian Standards and approvals.
• Proven leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management capability.
• Advanced ability to interpret and integrate architectural and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process from concept through construction and handover.
• Establish, implement and maintain the Design Management framework across the division.
• Create project Design Management Plans with scope, deliverables and review gateways.
• Provide design leadership aligned with project objectives and procurement strategy.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil and building services disciplines into integrated designs.
• Review design documentation and drive timely resolution of RFIs and clashes.
• Lead engagement of design consultants and monitor performance against requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with BCA, NCC, Australian Standards and authority requirements.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Documentation & compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Aconex

Revizto

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design process across all project phases for major developments. You will ensure compliant, coordinated, buildable designs aligned with programme and commercial goals, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and 8–12+ years of design management experience, with strong knowledge of Australian standards and approvals, plus leadership and collaboration abilities.