Geelong Design Manager - Lead Commercial Construction

Trifecta Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Trifecta Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for our Geelong office to lead the design process across commercial projects, from pre-construction through delivery. You will coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate documentation and alignment with project requirements.

Join a growing division of a national builder with strong leadership, diverse projects, and clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design Manager or similar role within commercial construction.
• Commercial construction experience across new build, fitout or refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of design development, construction documentation and consultant coordination.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Qualifications in Architecture, Construction Management, or Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design process across commercial projects from pre-construction to delivery.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure documentation on programme.
• Review drawings and documentation, identifying design issues and driving timely resolution of RFIs, clashes and design changes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead design meetings and manage design deliverables and maintain communication across all stakeholders.

Skills

Design management experience

Stakeholder management

Construction coordination

Communication skills

Education

Architecture/Construction Management/Design degree

Job description

Trifecta Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for our Geelong office to lead the design process across commercial projects, from pre-construction through delivery. You will coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate documentation and alignment with project requirements.

Join a growing division of a national builder with strong leadership, diverse projects, and clear path for career progression.