Join a leading Tier 1 construction & fitout contractor with 30 years’ experience delivering high-profile commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, and retail projects across NSW. We’re seeking a Design Manager to lead the design function on large-scale projects, manage a diverse team, and ensure seamless delivery from concept through construction. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for a proactive professional who thrives on autonomy and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee design for projects up to $100M, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to finalise designs and specifications Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve design challenges, and ensure compliance with codes and standards Manage, mentor, and develop junior design staff, driving best-practice design coordination Influence design outcomes and support value engineering opportunities to optimise cost and functionality What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field 5 years’ experience in design management on large-scale projects, preferably in education, commercial, or mixed-use sectors Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills Expertise in design coordination, building codes, construction processes, and contract requirements Proactive, autonomous, and capable of driving results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Apply: Send your CV to lucia.ward@acrworld.com or call 0435 413 825 for a confidential discussion.