Overview
The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa, has over 800 employees and offices located across Recent Zealand, Australia and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions. The group is backed by Kajima Corporation, one of the top 20 construction companies in the world. Icon is one of the largest construction providers in Australasia, currently delivering over 85 projects ranging from $50 million to $800 million. 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 will 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
- 8+ years of experience in design management in the construction industry
- Experience working on large-scale construction projects from $100m upwards, ideally within Apartments, Education and Health sectors
- 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
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Market-competitive salary and excellent working environment
- Excellent Leave Policies including 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 submitted online with a CV and cover letter 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 not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may be approached directly.
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