Design Manager: Multidisciplinary Projects Lead (Flexible)

Paragon Engineering; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD sponsorship

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Paragon Engineering in Australia is seeking a proactive Design Manager to join our team. You will act as the key interface between internal design teams (geotechnical, drafting, structural) and external stakeholders to define scope, objectives and deliverables, ensuring client requirements are translated into quality designs.

You will coordinate schedules, monitor progress, supervise project documents, and oversee budgets and invoicing to align with project goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Co-ordinator within Australia, preferably infra assets and multidisciplinary projects.
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Strong knowledge of basic design principles, esp. in structural and/or geotechnical projects.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to keep project docs up-to-date and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges.
• Strong technical reporting skills and proficiency in Engineering and Drafting software.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between internal design teams (design, geotechnical, structural) and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables and ensure client requirements are translated into designs.
• Coordinate project schedules and track progress, attend project meetings and provide updates on milestones.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of infrastructure assets, including bridges and wastewater facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection/condition assessment reports, analyses and recommendations.
• Oversee control of all project documents, including emails, progress reports and technical documentation.
• Monitor project budgets and invoicing, reporting on financial performance to align with goals.
• Assist with project compliance and quality assurance across disciplines.

Job description

Paragon Engineering in Australia is seeking a proactive Design Manager to join our team. You will act as the key interface between internal design teams (geotechnical, drafting, structural) and external stakeholders to define scope, objectives and deliverables, ensuring client requirements are translated into quality designs.

You will coordinate schedules, monitor progress, supervise project documents, and oversee budgets and invoicing to align with project goals.