Senior Design Manager – NSW Class 2 Residential

Decode Group; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Decode is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process for Class 2 residential projects across Sydney. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure design quality, compliance, and programme targets are met.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will drive collaboration, manage design deliverables, and support approvals from planning through to construction, aligning with the DBP Act, NCC, and Australian Standards.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on Class 2 residential projects in NSW.
• Strong understanding of apartment developments and multi-residential construction.
• Knowledge of the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBP) and Class 2 compliance.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, façade consultants, and other design disciplines.
• Solid knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards, and planning pathways.
• Experience managing design programmes and consultant deliverables.
• Ability to identify and mitigate design, programme, and compliance risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to build relationships across project teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end design process for Class 2 residential projects from concept to construction.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, services, façade, and specialist teams.
• Drive design programmes and delivery milestones.
• Facilitate design coordination workshops and meetings.
• Review design documentation for buildability, compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, consultant engagement, and risks.
• Support procurement and subcontractor engagement through technical reviews.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Class 2 requirements, DBP Act, NCC, SEPPs, and Australian Standards.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and design optimisation.
• Manage consultant performance and relationships.
• Support project delivery teams during construction to resolve design issues and maintain programme.
• Assist with authority approvals, certifications, and project documentation.

Kenntnisse

Design management

Class 2 residential

Stakeholder management

Coordination across disciplines

DBP Act knowledge

NCC & Australian Standards

Construction coordination

Ausbildung

Architecture/Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Jobbeschreibung

Decode is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process for Class 2 residential projects across Sydney. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure design quality, compliance, and programme targets are met.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will drive collaboration, manage design deliverables, and support approvals from planning through to construction, aligning with the DBP Act, NCC, and Australian Standards.