Façade Design Manager – Aluminium & Glazing

Queensland Glass; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role with influence over设计

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Queensland Glass is seeking an experienced Façade Design Manager to lead our design team and oversee façade design for multiple commercial projects. The role requires hands-on leadership with extensive knowledge of curtain wall and window wall systems, aluminium framing and glazing, and the preparation of fabrication/shop drawings.

You will manage the design process from review to shop drawings, coordinating with Project Managers, engineers, estimators and procurement to ensure technically

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in aluminium and glazing, façade design or a closely related industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of curtain wall and window wall systems is essential.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing aluminium and glazing shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• A sound understanding of aluminium extrusion systems, profiles, framing, glazing, hardware and façade interfaces.
• Experience coordinating façade engineering, structural calculations and performance requirements.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings into practical fabrication details.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the façade design team, providing technical direction and support.
• Oversee design deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring timelines and priorities are met.
• Coordinate design workshops with stakeholders to resolve issues and close comments.
• Oversee preparation, checking and approval of detailed façade shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate design changes, RFIs and drawing revisions with project teams.
• Improve design processes, templates and drawing turnaround times.

Skills

Aluminium & glazing systems

Façade design & detailing

Curtain wall / window wall knowledge

Leadership & team management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Architecture/building design background

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Queensland Glass is seeking an experienced Façade Design Manager with a strong background in aluminium and glazing systems to lead our design team and oversee the delivery of façade design packages across multiple commercial projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring extensive practical knowledge of curtain wall and window wall systems, aluminium framing, glazing, façade engineering and the preparation of fabrication and installation shop drawings.

We are looking for someone who understands how façade systems are designed, engineered, detailed, manufactured and installed on site. Experience working for an aluminium window and façade contractor or fabricator is essential. Experience limited to architectural design or working for consultants will not be sufficient for this position.

You will be responsible for managing the design process from initial project review through to completed shop drawings, engineering coordination, procurement and fabrication release. You will work closely with Project Managers, engineers, estimators, procurement, production and site teams to ensure our designs are technically sound, commercially viable and practical to manufacture and install.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the façade design team, providing technical direction, guidance and support.
• Oversee design deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring programmes, priorities and deadlines are maintained.
• Establish clear design programmes and monitor progress against project and client requirements.
• Allocate drafting resources effectively, including internal and offshore drafting teams.
• Identify design risks, resource constraints and potential delays, taking action to keep projects moving.
• Provide strong technical leadership in the design and detailing of aluminium and glazing systems.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of curtain wall, window wall, shopfront, commercial windows, doors and associated façade systems.
• Review and coordinate aluminium profiles, glazing specifications, hardware, structural requirements, interfaces and installation details.
• Understand system limitations, fabrication requirements, installation methodologies and construction tolerances.
• Coordinate façade engineering, structural calculations, performance requirements and relevant compliance documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiencies, simplify details and develop practical alternative solutions.

Shop drawings and fabrication

• Oversee the preparation, checking and approval of detailed façade shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Ensure drawings are suitable for manufacturing, material procurement, assembly and site installation.
• Review fabrication details, aluminium cutting requirements, machining, assembly methods and glazing interfaces.
• Establish consistent drawing standards, numbering conventions, templates and submission procedures.
• Ensure drawing packages are coordinated with project specifications, architectural drawings, structural information and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate design changes, RFIs, technical queries and drawing revisions.

Project and stakeholder coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, clients, builders, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate design workshops to resolve technical issues and close out outstanding comments.
• Ensure design information is issued in a timely manner to support procurement, fabrication and site installation.
• Identify scope gaps, design changes and potential variations before they affect project delivery.
• Support tendering and estimating teams with technical input, system selection and design solutions.
• Develop and implement standardised design processes, templates and checking procedures.
• Improve drafting productivity, design coordination and overall drawing turnaround times.
• Identify opportunities to improve façade systems, reduce fabrication costs and streamline installation.
• Stay informed of new aluminium systems, glazing technologies, industry standards and construction methods.

What we’re lookin g for

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in aluminium and glazing, façade design or a closely related industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of curtain wall and window wall systems is essential.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing aluminium and glazing shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• A sound understanding of aluminium extrusion systems, profiles, framing, glazing, hardware and façade interfaces.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, machining, assembly, glazing and site installation requirements.
• Experience coordinating façade engineering, structural calculations, glass specifications and performance requirements.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings and translate them into practical fabrication details.
• Strong understanding of Australian building codes, relevant standards and façade compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant drafting or design software.
• Experience managing multiple projects, design programmes and drafting resources concurrently.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project deadlines.
• Experience working directly for an aluminium window, glazing or façade contractor or fabricator will be highly regarded.
• A degree or formal qualification in engineering, architecture, building design or a related discipline will be advantageous. However, practical industry experience and technical knowledge of aluminium and glazing systems are the priority.

What we offer

Queensland Glass offers an opportunity to take a leading role in an established façade and glazing business, working across a diverse range of commercial projects.

We offer:

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• A key leadership position with direct influence over design standards and project delivery.
• The opportunity to develop and strengthen our internal design capabilities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A collaborative working environment where technical expertise and practical experience are valued.

About us

Queensland Glass is a leading provider of aluminium and glass solutions to the commercial construction industry, delivering façade and glazing packages across Queensland and beyond.

Our capabilities include the design, engineering, manufacture and installation of aluminium and glazing systems for commercial and residential developments.

We work closely with builders, developers, architects, engineers and consultants to deliver technically sound, practical and commercially competitive façade solutions.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are investing in our people, systems and design capabilities to strengthen our ability to deliver complex façade projects.