OverviewThe Design Manager plays a critical leadership role, overseeing design activities across commercial and industrial D&C; (Design & Construct) projects nationwide.
This position is involved in master planning of sites, ensures design excellence, compliance, and constructability while aligning outcomes with client requirements and internal delivery capabilities.
The role reports directly to the State Manager and involves strong cross-state collaboration with internal teams and consultants.
Interstate travel is required on an ad hoc basis to attend PCG meetings and provide in office design leadership as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Management & LeadershipResponsible for site Master planning to ensure construction efficiencyLead internal and external design consultants from concept through construction documentation.Provide strategic design input during early phases of bids and project initiation.Review and approve design deliverables for constructability, compliance, and quality.Champion innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions.Stakeholder EngagementAct as primary liaison for design matters between clients, consultants, construction teams, and subcontractors.Participate in PCG meetings across states to represent the design function and resolve key issues.Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Development teams to align design outputs with program and budget.Regulatory & Quality ComplianceEnsure all designs meet relevant codes, standards, and local authority requirements.Coordinate the management of DA's, building permits, and design-related approvals.Oversee the review and updating of design documentation in response to changes during project delivery.Interstate CoordinationEstablish and maintain consistent design processes across multiple states and project teams.Travel interstate as required for project meetings, consultant workshops, site visits, and PCGs.Support and mentor state-based design coordinators and architects/drafters to ensure national consistency.Risk Management & ConstructabilityIdentify and mitigate design-related risks early in project planning.Conduct design risk workshops and ensure key risks are documented and managed.Ensure design outcomes support efficient construction methodologies and program delivery.Key RelationshipsInternal:State Manager (Direct Report)COO and CEOProject ManagersConstruction ManagersEstimating & Preconstruction TeamsSafety & Compliance TeamsExternal:Clients and Tenant RepresentativesArchitects, Engineers, PlannersLocal Authorities and CertifiersSpecialist Consultants and SuppliersSkills & QualificationsEssential:Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.10+ years of experience in design management, ideally within commercial/industrial D&C; environments.Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.Solid understanding of NCC, BCA, and other relevant construction standards.Ability to manage and drive multiple projects and design teams across geographic locations.Desirable:Familiarity with industrial asset classes: warehousing, logistics, cold storage, or manufacturing.Experience with BIM coordination and digital design tools (e.g., Revit, Autocad) ideal.Project delivery experience through both planning and construction phases.Additional InformationCompetitive remunerationLong tenure of team is rareFlexibility with hybrid work arrangements where feasibleCareer progression opportunities in a growing national business
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📌 Design Manager
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Melbourne