Design Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join our NSW/ACT Infrastructure team in based in Wollongong, NSW.

**Job Description**:
The depth and breadth of our civil engineering expertise has enabled us to develop customised project solutions, irrespective of scope, size, complexity or location. With a commitment in providing professional advice, leadership and attention to detail, we constantly strive to deliver innovative and lasting solutions to our clients.

Our ever-expanding infrastructure team is looking for experienced Design Manager to support a strong pipeline of work which includes a key role as Design Manager on a complex bridge in a Design and Construct partnership.

The ideal team player will have strong technical background in transport infrastructure projects, experience in leading teams of engineers and technicians and the desire to advance their career on iconic projects Australia wide..

Your responsibilities will include
- Spearheading project delivery by providing technical leadership on design outputs, to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.- Leading and coordinating all technical disciplines for the successful delivery of projects.- Oversee the technical designs ensuring compliance to Australian Standards, Technical Specifications and any other standards or guidelines.- Develop innovative cost-effective solutions to deliver projects to time and budget- Collaborate with project group maintaining effective communication with external clients and subcontractors- Be the key point of contact with clients and develop strong network connections.- Participate in business development including team diversification and preparation of proposals.

About you

To be successful you will display
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.- Ideally you should have 10+ years of relevant industry experience.- Previous success in delivering complex infrastructure projects; undertaking day to day project coordination, development and execution of projects plans and programming.- Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.- Experience in project programming and critical path analysis by implementing strategies which address program, delivery, design risks and ensure the most appropriate standards and requirements are developed and implemented.- Technical knowledge within infrastructure design- Strong verbal, written communication skills and an ability to motivate others

How to ApplyWhy join Cardno now Stantec?

We have a focus on you. We are a performance-based organisation where contributions are valued, achievements recognised and rewarded as well as the flexibility you desire to realise your potential.

We provide visible career paths in technical eminence, client and key account management, project management and people leadership. We offer meaningful opportunities to make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.

About Cardno now Stantec

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 75 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

We’re excited to combine our team of multidisciplinary specialists with Stantec’s team around the world. Our community now unites more than 25,000 employees working in 400+ locations across 6 continents.

Notice to recruitment agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
- Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team._