Design Manager

• Design Manager to start in January 2021
• Must have experience in commercial/industrial projects
• Excellent opportunity to move to client side

The Design Manager will be responsible for the pre-construction design development and approval of new commercial and industrial focused properties, and the overall management and innovation of building design standards.
 
Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate sketch plans
• Review of existing town planning and existing condition drawings to accommodate client’s requirements.
• Preparation and transmittal of client briefs and brand standard appendices to external parties
• Provide design guidance and information to internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Review, negotiate, track and finalise changes in the client’s brief
• Ensure all drawings are compliant with the clients brief and agreement for lease documentation
• Assist with the handover, FF&E procurement process and construction phase queries.

 
Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an architectural business, with a focus on design management.
• Well-developed and broad understanding of building services and terminology.
• Working knowledge of BCA, town planning requirements, and Australian Standards.
• Experience with commercial and industrial focused projects.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with briefing / project managing consultants.
• Good understanding of quality control and acceptable standard of finish.
• An understanding of landlord / tenant obligations in leasing would be an advantage.

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your design coordination skills in an industry with great career development potential.