Design Manager - Data Centre Projects

About the role

A leading Melbourne builder delivering major data centre projects is recruiting a Design Manager. The role manages the design process from design development through to construction, working closely with consultants, project managers and site teams. Data centre experience is not required; what matters is experience managing the design of large, complex building projects such as hospitals, commercial towers, laboratories and major industrial buildings.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design process from design development through to construction
• Manage external design consultants across multiple disciplines
• Coordinate design programmes with construction milestones
• Resolve design, buildability and coordination issues
• Work alongside building services and digital engineering teams
• Ensure the right information reaches site at the right time

Required profile

• Experience as a Design Manager on major building projects
• Ideally from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor; building services, structural engineering or architectural consultancies with strong design management experience are also considered
• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar

Required skills

• Strong understanding of design coordination and the construction process
• Comfortable managing consultants and multiple stakeholders
• Able to identify design issues early and work through practical solutions

What we offer

• Major data centre projects across Melbourne
• A well-established builder with a strong project pipeline
• An excellent salary package
• The chance to enter the data centre sector without previous experience in it