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Design manager

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Posted: 6 February
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Why Icon? The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa has over 800 employees, and offices located across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions. The group is backed by one of the top 20 construction companies in the world, the progressive, sustainability-focused, Kajima Corporation. We are one of the largest construction providers in the Australasia, currently delivering over on 85 projects ranging from $50million to $800million. At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business that we are today. As a Construction Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing all design activities across multiple construction projects, ensuring that all design work is completed in accordance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations. You collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Responsibilities: Manage and oversee design activities during early contract involvement on projects and progressing into a site based role. Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors for timely, cost-effective project delivery. Assist with D&C design development including reviews with Subcontractors Develop and maintain project design schedules and budgets, providing regular updates on progress and potential issues to senior management. Review project specifications and contracts, identifying design requirements and constraints, and resolving design-related issues. Ensure accurate and up-to-date project design records and documents, and manage the design process, including development, review, and approval. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or engineering Current experience working for a head contractor 6 years of experience in design management in the construction industry Experience working on largescale construction project from $100m upwards ideally within Apartments, Education and Health projects Must have previous experience working for a Builder / Head Contractor Strong leadership and communication skills Knowledge of construction project management tools and software Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements Familiarity with building codes and standards Benefits and perks: Two paid days off each year to support work life balance plus two Community2Day volunteering days The option to purchase an extra week of annual leave giving you a total of five weeks to unwind and recharge Sixteen weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers Access to Sonder through our Employee Assistance Program offering comprehensive wellbeing support Internal referral bonuses that reward you for recommending great talent Regular social and sporting events that help our teams stay connected NARWIC memberships along with discounts across retailers insurance providers and holiday destinations A $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees Long service leave eligibility after seven years across all states and territories How to Apply Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background. Or contact Emily Roberson (Recruitment) via icon.recruitment@icon.co Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may approached directly.

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