Design Manager

We are partnering with one of QLD’s most prestigious development and construction firms who are creating luxury residential communities and apartments that are setting the standards in bespoke design and impeccable branding . This business has set recent sales records and received several development awards in the last few years. With continued growth and demand for their product they have created a new role in their corporate structure.

This is an opportunity for a Design Manager to manage projects from early conception through to construction practical completion. The Design Manager will be an integral part in driving project throughout the process taking it from the development team through detail design, tender, then post-construction working closely with the construction team.

Key Accountabilities :-

• Lead the design team from design development through to construction


• Review drawings and specifications to ensure the required level of detail is being met


• Proactively drive the design , cost and scope to optimize development budget


• Bring together and lead the consultant team ensuring adherence to the design program


• Evaluate any technical-based variations proposed from the construction team and provide recommendation to development team


• Lead shop-drawing review and sign off after input from the construction team

The role offers the successful design manager the ability to have real input and drive project deliverables which will be seen in tangible project outcomes across both design and budget.

You will be a ‘master of your own destiny’ and drive the company objectives throughout the planning/concept stage as well as during the construction phase.

Ideally you will have an Architect or Project Management background on either client or contractor side with minimum 3-5 years-experience or more in the multi-residential development and construction sector

Please refer any enquiries to James Paul on james@contec.net.au