Design Manager

About the role

This Darwin‑based Design Manager role will suit a highly capable professional who brings strategic leadership, technical excellence and commercial awareness to the delivery of complex construction projects across all phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept development through construction and handover.
• Define and implement project‑specific Design Management Plans, establishing scope, responsibilities, deliverables and review gateways.
• Maintain a consistent Design Management framework aligned with DCOH standards and project objectives.
• Provide strategic design leadership aligned with construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategy, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil and building services disciplines into fully integrated, buildable design solutions.
• Develop, manage and control design programmes to meet approval milestones, issue dates and construction‑readiness targets.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years’ experience in design management within construction or major projects environments.
• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end design delivery on large‑scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary design teams and consultants.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategies and commercial drivers.
• Expert knowledge of NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, statutory approval processes and authority requirements.

Required skills

• NCC/BCA compliance
• Australian Standards
• Aconex document control
• Revizto coordination
• Bluebeam markup and review