Project Lead

‘More than property developers’, Mintus is one of Australia’s most progressive property services providers across the spectrum of residential, retail and commercial sectors; based in the heart of Western Sydney in the bustling hub of Parramatta.

A privately owned company which owns and operates property in many NSW locations, including Victoria and Queensland, Mintus has proven it is equally competent in roles as property owner, developer and landlord and has its sights set firmly on an Australia-wide expansion.

Key Business Areas:

- PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
- PROPERTY LANDLORDS & MANAGEMENT
- RETAIL - COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS
- CHILD CARE CENTRES
- LAND SUB-DIVISIONS
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Mintus are seeking an architectural draftsperson associate to lead the design and review process on our projects, across residential, commercial, and retail assets. This role will be reporting to a Registered Architect from a highly regarded architectural and planning practice with clientele across Sydney, Queensland, Victoria and the Middle East.
- Take the lead in designing and delivering key components of a large masterplan project, or multiple smaller projects or project segments.
- Develop design solutions in alignment with the Project Design Director’s brief and overall design vision.
- Address design details and propose solutions that stay true to the project’s direction and objectives.
- Collaborate effectively with all project team members to ensure seamless integration and progress.
- Clearly communicate and present design concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Be open to feedback and demonstrate the ability to incorporate it into evolving design solutions.
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced design team members.
- Work closely with other Project Leads and team members to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule and in accordance with the Project Director’s brief.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of project outputs to meet both interim targets and final goals.
- Provide design advice on acquisitions and pre-construction delivery of development projects that lend support to Mintus and other related assets, the objective being to support the strategic growth and expansion of commercial and residential projects
- Assist with leasing executives to prepare mock-up/ draft store design to help lease retail sites
- Provide full documentation including hydraulic, electrical, architectural, signage, fittings and fixtures, RCP, lighting plan, and any other documentation required to provide builders with a full set of drawings, and for a certifier or planning authority to sign off on
- Assist in developing the design direction for each asset in the Mintus portfolio
- Lead a customer-centric design approach to deliver compelling customer experiences. Conceptualise and develop expert and innovative design solutions to enhance customer experiences and deliver on each asset’s unique identity
- Produce expert and creative solutions from the inception stage of design work through to final production, where necessary coordinating work produced by external parties in response to design brief, produce materials to convey concepts and obtain sign off. Scope covers all public realm elements for assets under redevelopment as well as key ambience projects for operational assets
- Develop the creative direction for each asset, develop materials to convey concepts and translation of each assets unique translation into design to resonate with local market.
- To provide design review services to incoming Lessee designs across all usage disciplines in accordance with pre-established design strategies for static centre requirements, local statutory body requirements and or development requirements
- Manage the tenancy coordination process in accordance with our asset fit outs guides and relevant leasing deal
- Identify tenant fit out procurement issues early and propose feasible solutions in a timely manner
- Formulate and continually update a standard fit out guideline for each asset
- Be aware of all government legislation relating to the role and understand the protocols and processes to follow
- Continuous monitoring and follow up with all third-party consultants, professionals, contractors and authorities ensuring timely and smooth communication at all times. This includes determining the parameters of a construction project as well as construction objectives such as budget and time factors.
- Maintain strong relationships with national and state-based retailers to ensure a smooth transition from deal to opening.
- Weekly reporting on all matters with a detailed report as well as a brief summary for the director of the organisation to immediately review in a short time frame
- Maintain an up-to-date Retail Design Library with latest retail images / trends / retail formats/ samples etc
- Provide timely reporting internally, and quick response to internal requests for info