Working on a landmark urban renewal project, you will report to a Senior Project Design Manager and take ownership of the architectural coordination and design management of at least two major buildings across either Build-to-Rent (BTR) or Build-to-Sell (BTS) developments.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an architecture, design or engineering background who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex projects and influencing design outcomes from concept through to construction.
The Role
As Project Design Manager, you will act as the key interface between consultants, development and construction teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest design quality.
You'll be responsible for managing the design process across multiple disciplines while balancing commercial outcomes, buildability, sustainability and design excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall architectural and multidisciplinary design coordination across multiple buildings.
- Manage consultants throughout all stages of design, procurement and documentation.
- Drive design programmes to align with procurement and construction milestones.
- Coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Review documentation to ensure quality, buildability and compliance with project requirements.
- Identify value optimisation opportunities without compromising design intent.
- Facilitate design workshops, stakeholder meetings and consultant coordination sessions.
- Manage consultant appointments, scopes of work and design budgets.
- Work closely with construction teams to resolve design challenges throughout delivery.
- Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across the project.
- A background in Architecture, Design Management or Engineering.
- Experience delivering large-scale commercial, residential or mixed-use developments.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience managing consultant teams and design programmes.
- Knowledge of construction methodology, buildability and value engineering.
- The ability to influence project outcomes while balancing quality, programme and commercial objectives.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest and most exciting urban renewal precincts.
- Responsibility for delivering multiple landmark buildings.
- Strong project pipeline with years of secured work ahead.
- Collaborative, high-performing team with excellent leadership and mentoring.
- Exposure to some of Sydney's most significant city-shaping developments.
- Competitive salary package up to $230k
- Genuine long-term career progression within a business known for delivering complex, design-led developments.
CJones@designandbuild.com.au / 0431 344 459
Thanks for your consideration.
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