Design Manager

ASX Listed company
- Market leader in modular construction
- Work with a innovative design team across a diverse range of national projects
- Fantastic salary package
- This position can be based in NSW, WA, or QLD

Fleetwood is part of the ASX listed Fleetwood Australia group of companies. Working in the education, government, housing, mining, custodial and commercial sectors, we are the market leader throughout Australia in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of modular buildings. At Fleetwood we work across a very exciting and diverse range of projects.

This allows us to be at the forefront of development and innovation within the modular construction sector. We have operations in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Fleetwood operates with the vision
**_ To be the leader in reimagining sustainable spaces_** with our purpose
**_To create innovative spaces for people to thrive._**
We achieve this by working as
**_One Fleetwood_** and holding ourselves accountable to our company values.

**_Zero Harm, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, & Growth through Innovation._**

**_About the role:_**
Fleetwood is on an exciting growth journey, and we now require a highly experienced Design Manager to oversee, mentor and lead our design team. You will be offering national coverage within this wonderful team at Fleetwood Australia.

Based out of either NSW, WA, or QLD this role is accountable for providing strong leadership and management of a high performing team of Design Documenters, ensuring project delivery in line with Fleetwood’s strategic direction.

**_The main responsibilities of the role are:_**
- Lead and oversee the daily functions of a national Design team, managing resource allocation, and reviewing documentation to ensure technical accuracy and project delivery in line with business objectives.
- Provide team members with guidance and industry experience in developing market segments.
- Work closely with internal estimating and steel teams and internal stakeholders across the project lifecycle to ensure the best outcomes for Fleetwood.
- Lead the creative design process in line with business objectives.
- Establish formalised workflow procedures to ensure a consistent high degree of accuracy.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and escalate issues as required.
- Liaise with Sales department to ensure strategies are implemented as per business objectives
- Review documentation to ensure it is of high quality and is compliant with established design standards.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, standards, and legislation.
- Assist with the development and review design policies, programs, and procedures, rectifying any procedural errors as required.
- Actively participate in HSEQ positive design methods.
- Support in the development, implementation and deployment of new software, systems, technologies, and workflows in alignment with Fleetwood’s strategic direction.
- Effectively manage employee performance, including completing cyclical performance reviews.
- Actively lead the recruitment and retention of appropriately skilled resources.
- Manage design team skills and knowledge, identifying technical or training needs.
- Support and mentor team leaders to manage the daily activities of their teams.
- Complete regular and ah-hoc reporting as required.

**_Skills and Experience required for the role:_**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management or leadership position.
- 10 years plus experience in the design construction environment.
- Strong working knowledge of design software programs (Revit preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in a management role as a strategic thinker to lead and develop a team delivering successful project outcomes.
- Ability to effectively manage relationships, both internal and external.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong understanding of trade capabilities within the construction industry.
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook is essential.
- Ability to turn information into usable data and documents.
- Registered Architect.
- Able to travel interstate as required.
- Strong verbal & written and communication skills.

**_Why Fleetwood:_**
- Very competitive Salary Package
- Dynamic working environment
- Employee Benefits Program
- Flexible work/life balance