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Design manager

Canberra
Icon
Design
Posted: 1 April
Offer description

* Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement
* Seeking candidates with head contractor experience
* Working on Projects upwards of $80m

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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled design manager to join our growing construction team. 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 across multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
* Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors for timely, cost-effective project delivery.
* 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 $80m 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:
* Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
* Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
* Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
* Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
* Sporting and Social events
* Professional Memberships
* Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health
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.
Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do we not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may approached directly.

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