The Company

• Well-established mid-tier builder operating across NSW and QLD for over 35 yrs, delivering projects valued up to $60M.
• National team of 200+ employees with annual turnover of approximately $250M.
• Known for maintaining strong subcontractor relationships through reliable payment practices and a collaborative, professional project environment.
• A business that genuinely promotes internal growth, led by a Managing Director who actively invests in future leaders through mentoring, external training, and annual leadership conferences.
• Supportive and social culture with quarterly team events, family picnic days, and company-wide conferences that create a welcoming team environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced local management team with extensive knowledge of the NSW construction market.

The Position

• This position will suit an experienced Design Manager with a history working in the mid-tier market with builders, someone who can manage both the front-end design and delivery phases.
• You will be a key player in bridging the tender/EOI phase with project delivery while collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure projects get off the ground smoothly.
• Reporting to the Sydney GM and the Head of Design based out of QLD you form a team of 3 locally that will oversee the design management for the Sydney operations.
• You will work closely with the site teams to plan and resolve design issues across private schools, hospitality and commercial projects valued from $15M - $60M

You will be office based in the Mascot however have regular visits to sites to attend meetings and help coordinate consultants as required.
  
Will consider someone coming from an architecture background, ideally with some head contracting or site experience in the educational or commercial sector 
  
Salary will be in line with experience and the market but between 160K – 180K + super can be expected
  
Responsibilities:

• Lead design meetings with internal stakeholders
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and resolving buildability issues
• Coordinate with team members to resolve design-related challenges
• Produce reports for senior management
• Assist project management teams in securing necessary approvals to begin construction

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, architecture or a related field
• Proven experience across educational, hospitality or commercial projects in Sydney
• Strong understanding of buildability and budget management within tier one or two markets
• Experience navigating approvals processes with relevant authorities locally in NSW

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carmel Jones, Associate Director, at 0428 433 876 or email your CV to [email protected].
  
All communication will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.