Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Brisbane at RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTIONS

Richard Crookes Constructions Pty; Auckland; On-site; NZD 221,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking a Design Manager/Project Engineer with strong design coordination experience. The role involves leading design management across multiple projects, coordinating clients and consultants, and mentoring junior team members on complex schemes.

The ideal candidate will have significant site exposure, experience on projects over $60m, and a track record in delivering high-quality design outcomes within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as an architect or engineer post-graduation, plus 5+ years with a building contractor.
• Significant site exposure across commercial, education, health, correctional and residential projects.
• Experience on projects valued over $60m.
• Encourages applications from First Nation candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design management and coordination across projects.
• Client coordination and liaison with stakeholders.
• Work across multiple projects and provide mentoring.
• Develop design scopes based on the project brief and contract requirements.
• Develop and manage the design program.
• Implement and manage Safety in Design processes.
• Liaise with Statutory Authorities.

Skills

Design management

Client coordination

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Relevant building qualifications

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

At Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC), we've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects with certainty. As our business continues to grow, we're focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients and industry stakeholders. We're committed to building strong, long-term partnerships, and to achieve this, we need the very best construction talent to help us lead major projects.

Please note, this role is based in Brisbane.

Why Join RCC?

• Major Project Opportunities: Be part of landmark projects that will shape the future of the industry.
• Career Growth & Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to elevate your career.
• Family Values: We prioritise a supportive and inclusive culture that values the individual and promotes well-being.
• A Thriving Business: Join a growing company with a strong portfolio, industry momentum, and long-term career potential.

The Role

• Design management and coordination
• Client coordination and liaison
• Role requires working across a number of projects and mentoring.
• Develop scopes for consultants based on the Project Brief and Contract Requirements.
• Develop and manage the Design Program.
• Implement and manage the Safety in Design process.
• Statutory Authority liaison.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant building and tertiary qualifications.
• To have worked as an architect or engineer for a minimum of 3 years (post-graduation) followed by a minimum of 5 years with a building contractor in a Design Manager, Project Engineer or Project Manager role; or alternatively has worked in the construction industry for a minimum 5+ years with exposure to design management.
• Significant site exposure.
• Experience across a range of project types (commercial, education, health, correctional and residential) and project values; and Significant experience on projects in excess of $60m.

We value the knowledge, experience, and perspectives of First Nation peoples, and strongly encourage applications from First Nation candidates.

RCC has a Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) in place.

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