Design Project Manager

Stockwell; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockwell is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to join our Solana team in Brisbane, Australia, to support the delivery of design documentation with a focus on quality outcomes for customers.

The role involves leading consultant coordination to ensure designs align with the cost plan and documentation program, reviewing shop drawings, resolving design and coordination issues, and actively engaging with Site teams during construction to ensure smooth delivery of design documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Design Project Manager in residential and/or civil projects.
• Experience coordinating design teams to align with cost plans and schedules.
• Ability to lead consultants and drive design documentation to close out.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultant coordination to ensure designs align with cost plan and documentation program.
• Identify design improvements and drive consultants to complete detailed design and docs.
• Carry out design review, overlay, and clash detection for fit-for-purpose delivery.
• Review, manage and close out shop drawings with the project team.
• Identify and resolve design/co-ordination issues impacting time, cost, or progress on site.
• Engage with Site teams during construction to ensure smooth design documentation delivery.

Skills

Design project management

Multi-project oversight

Education

Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering qualification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Stockwell is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to join our growing Solana team. In this role, you will work closely with our Project team to support the delivery of design documentation, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes for our customers.

Solana is a Stockwell business that designs, builds and manages thriving over 50s lifestyle resorts. Each resort features smart, functional two-bedroom homes for retired singles or couples, alongside a Livewell Centre with shared amenities such as a pool, gym, cinema, craft room, library and community garden.

Why Stockwell?

• We invest in our people and their development.
• Be part of an integrated property business that designs, develops and builds its own projects, backed by a strong pipeline of future QLD developments.
• Be a part of a dynamic and supportive company culture with experienced leaders.
• Central office location in West End.
• Learning and Development and mentoring opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultant co-ordination to ensure designs are developed in accordance with the cost plan and documentation program.
• Identify and recommend design improvements, driving consultants to complete detailed design and documentation.
• Carry out design review/overlay, clash detection, and coordination to ensure satisfactorily fit for purpose.
• Review, manage and close out shop drawings.
• Actively review, identify, and resolve any design and coordination issues that may impact time, cost, or progress on site.
• Proactively engage with the Site teams during construction to ensure a smooth delivery of design documentation.

About You

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Design Project Manager, desirably on Residential, and/or civil projects.
• Exposure to relevant systems such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project.
• Confidence managing priorities across multiple projects and keeping deadlines on track.
• The ability to lead and drive a consultant team for the best outcomes.
• A qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related.

About Us

We are a privately owned, fully integrated, high-performing property business with the financial and people strength to manage risk and capitalise on opportunities.

For over 74 years we’ve created properties, places and relationships that we are proud to be a part of and share with our families. From its origins in construction in 1952, the Team at Stockwell has been creating prosperity for many generations through its pipeline of residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects throughout Queensland. The strength of Stockwell is firmly built on generations of business acumen, risk management, leadership and property solutions.

The position is available for an immediate start.

Current employment opportunities link below:

stockwell.com.au/work-with-us

Note: Recruitment Agency CV’s will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.