Design Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kapitol Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Kapitol Group is one of Australia's fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence. We're driven by our core values Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric—and we're looking for a talented Design Manager to join our high-performing team.

Why Kapitol Group:

  • Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
  • Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
  • Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
  • Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
  • Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer

What you'll do:

  • Engage in open communication and regular reporting with project stakeholders, advising on risks, scope gaps, and Value Management opportunities.
  • Ensure risks identified in Design Reviews are actioned and closed out, while coordinating file structures and Aconex systems with the team prior to project commencement.
  • Assist Estimating and Business Development teams with concept design cost planning, and support the tender/submission/ECI phase.
  • Prepare, maintain, and monitor Design Programs and Budgets, and manage design meetings, workshops, and consultant engagements.
  • Focus on continuous improvement of design approaches, systems, procedures, and documentation to enhance project efficiency.

Who you are:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and/or Architecture, with experience in a similar role in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
  • Extensive design experience with large new builds and fit-outs, and a sound understanding of design principles and compliance codes.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, communication, and time management skills, with exposure to SharePoint and Aconex.
  • Excellent organisational skills and a strong team-focused approach.

What's In It for You?

  • Enjoy a balanced 5-day work week and flexible working environment.
  • Benefit from a continuous learning environment, with dedicated weekly training programs, and fast-tracked career growth.
  • Access exclusive perks such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers.
  • Join an organisation that believes in breaking down silos and fostering open, dynamic internal communications.

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employeer We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.

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