Façade Design Manager

Hire Cott Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Cott Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Façade Design Managers to join the Sydney team. The role centers on ownership of façade design and technical coordination across major projects, typically in packages valued at around $20M+.

The position is split about 50% technical design and 50% coordination, with close work alongside Tier 1 builders, architects, consultants and an offshore drafting team. You will manage a local Façade Coordinator and collaborate with international teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong commercial façade / curtain wall industry experience.
• Experience as Façade Design Manager or similar role.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects with Tier 1 builders.
• Knowledge of façade systems, shop drawings and coordination.
• Understanding manufacturing and site installation implications.
• Experience coordinating with Tier 1 builders, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC requirements and façade compliance.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade design and technical coordination across major projects.
• Attend design coordination meetings with Tier 1 builders, architects and consultants.
• Review and coordinate façade system designs, shop drawings, site drawings and installation details.
• Coordinate with international design and drafting teams throughout design development.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, technical queries and project documentation.
• Support project managers regarding procurement, installation methodology and locally sourced materials.
• Travel to ACT or interstate projects as required.
• Mentor local façade design/coordinator resources.

Skills

Façade design

Design coordination

Tier 1 experience

Client liaison

Manufacturing knowledge

English & Mandarin

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing international façade engineering and construction company that is expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand.

Backed by an established overseas listed group and a substantial international design and engineering capability, the business is currently delivering major façade packages exclusively with leading Tier 1 builders across Sydney, ACT and other Australian markets.

With a growing pipeline of major commercial, healthcare, government and complex building projects, the company is looking to appoint experienced Façade Design Managers / Senior Design Managers to its Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced façade professional who wants to join a growing Australian operation while having access to the technical resources and engineering support of a major international organisation.

We are partnering with a fast-growing international façade engineering and construction company that is expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand.

Backed by an established overseas listed group and a substantial international design and engineering capability, the business is currently delivering major façade packages exclusively with leading Tier 1 builders across Sydney, ACT and other Australian markets.

With a growing pipeline of major commercial, healthcare, government and complex building projects, the company is looking to appoint experienced Façade Design Managers / Senior Design Managers to its Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced façade professional who wants to join a growing Australian operation while having access to the technical resources and engineering support of a major international organisation.

The Role

Based in Sydney and reporting to senior management, you will take ownership of façade design and technical coordination across major projects, generally involving façade packages valued at $20M+.

The position is approximately 50% technical design and 50% design/project coordination, working closely with Tier 1 builders, architects, consultants, project teams and an established offshore design and drafting team.

You will also manage and support a local Façade Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead façade design and technical coordination across major construction projects
• Attend design coordination meetings with Tier 1 builders, architects and consultants
• Review and coordinate façade system designs, shop drawings, site drawings and installation details
• Coordinate closely with the international design and engineering team throughout design development
• Manage RFIs, design changes, technical queries and ongoing project documentation
• Review project specifications, Australian Standards and relevant compliance requirements
• Develop practical design solutions to resolve technical, manufacturing and site installation issues
• Coordinate with Project Managers regarding procurement, installation methodology and locally sourced materials
• Support site teams with shop drawing interpretation, installation planning and technical problem solving
• Coordinate third-party consultants, engineering reviews and required design certifications
• Support VMU/PMU design coordination, inspections and related technical activitiesManage and mentor local façade design/coordinator resources
• Occasionally travel to ACT or interstate projects as required

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from a façade contractor, façade consultancy or major Tier 1 builder environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong commercial façade / curtain wall industry experience
• Previous experience as a Façade Design Manager, Design Manager, Senior Façade Engineer, Façade Project Engineer or similar
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, government or other complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, shop drawings and design coordination
• Practical understanding of how façade design translates into manufacturing and site installation
• Experience coordinating with Tier 1 builders, architects, engineers and specialist consultants
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, NCC requirements and façade compliance
• Ability to identify technical issues and develop practical, buildable solutions
• Experience managing or coordinating internal and/or offshore design teams
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, architecture or a related discipline
• Strong English and Mandarin communication skills, as regular technical coordination with the international design team is required
• Unrestricted Australian working rights

Experience delivering façade packages for major Tier 1 builders such as Multiplex, Lendlease, Mirvac or comparable contractors will be highly regarded.

Why Join?

• $120K – $180K + Super, depending on experience
• Work on major $20M+ façade packages
• Exposure to high-profile Tier 1 commercial, healthcare and government projects
• Join an international listed group during a significant period of Australian growth
• Work directly with leading Tier 1 builders
• Access to a large international engineering, design and drafting capability
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of technical design and project delivery
• Sydney-based position with exposure to projects across NSW and ACT
• Strong longer-term career opportunities as the Australian operation continues to expand

If you have strong façade technical knowledge and enjoy solving complex design and construction problems, we would be interested in speaking with you.

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