Your new company

Your new role

• Manage the design process from pre-planning through construction, ensuring designs meet project goals and client requirements throughout.
• Provide guidance and advice on design implications and build feasibility issues, offering expertise on design choices and identifying any feasibility issues that may arise during construction.
• Offer recommendations and insights concerning value management and project specifications, aligning project specs with objectives and minimising costs.
• Offer advice on legislative compliance and the latest design standards, ensuring designs adhere to regulations.
• Provide risk assessments and manage commercial risks in design outputs to minimise negative impact.
• Implement sustainable design practices, integrating environmental and sustainability standards into the design process.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met throughout the design process.
• Continuously review and refine internal design processes to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
• Address conflicts or issues promptly, working with teams to find effective solutions.
• Stay updated on new design technologies and industry trends to incorporate innovative methods.
• Oversee the comprehensive documentation of the design process, generating reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate on-site design detailing and resolve design issues in consultation with the delivery team to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide procurement advice around scope requirements and technical advice to support project needs and ensure alignment with design objectives.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in Design Management for commercial construction projects.
• Proven Leadership and Team Management Skills.
• Proven experience in projects valued at $150 million.
• Strong commercial acumen and analysis capability.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• High level of attention to detail and numerical analysis and interpretation, with abilities at applying critical thinking to complex analytical situations.
• Strong Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and Design Standards.
• Experience in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes to find value for clients and lead collaboration amongst consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to advance in your career.
  • A company with exceptionally low staff turnover rates (on average 12+ years).
  • Strong emphasis on staff engagement: i.e. networking opportunities/functions, inclusive culture with Friday night drinks, beautiful office with great facilities.
  • A company with an extremely solid financial track record.
  • A company that understands the changing workforce, therefore, is already preparing to retrain, reskill, and upskill their current and future staffs.
  • Culture plays a big part in the company's success. The management have a reputation for focusing on people first, which is the cornerstone of their offering to staff and all stakeholders.
  • Travel perks with discounted flights and hotel rates.
  • Paid Parental leave.
    
    

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and Cover Letter to Shermaine.Chia@hays.com.au or call Shermaine Chia on 0403 25 2661 for a confidential discussion.