Senior Design Manager

4 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Our client are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Design Manager to join their growing and successful business.

This is a senior role in the business overseeing the design on some highly technical and interesting projects in Sydney.

Ideal sector experience: Health, Commercial and Data Centres.

Must have: Sydney Tier 1 or 2 commercial construction experience for a number of years.

Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee the pre-construction design activities across multiple construction projects
- Collaborate with clients, project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the projects will run timely and cost-effective
- Review project specifications and contracts to identify design requirements and constraints
- Advise on project design schedules and budgets
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations
- Advise on buildability and methodology
- Monitor project progress and update senior management on key milestones and potential issues
- Identify and resolve design-related issues and elevate issues to senior management as needed
- Ensure that project design records and documents are accurate and up-to-date
- Provide regular updates to senior management on project design status, including potential risks and opportunities
- Manage the design process, including design development, design review, and design approval

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or engineering
- 5 + years of experience in design management in the construction industry
- Experience working on large-scale construction project from $50m upwards
- Experience of managing a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of construction project management tools and software
- Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with building codes and standards

Benefits and perks

- Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
- Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
- Sporting and Social events
- Professional Memberships

If you are looking to add value to a busy, growing Tier 2 builder who are in a very strong position please get in touch with Gaby Scott: gscott@bluestonerecruitment.com / 0466901687

Must have Australian Tier 1 or 2 experience.

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