Job Description

Design Manager | Commercial Construction Our client is an established and highly regarded commercial construction business delivering projects across a range of sectors. Their approach is driven by innovation, design excellence, and a commitment to consistently exceeding client expectations. This focus has built strong, long-term client relationships and a significant level of repeat business. They are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their dynamic team.

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Position Overview

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The Design Manager will lead and manage the design process from concept through to construction, ensuring design solutions are practical, compliant, commercially viable and aligned with client requirements. This is a key role for a design-focused construction professional with a strong understanding of construction detailing, a proven ability to develop compelling design solutions, and experience securing projects in competitive ECI environments.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the design process from concept through to construction, ensuring outcomes meet project, budget, and client requirements.
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- Develop innovative, practical,



and cost-effective design solutions to successfully compete against ECI competitors.
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- Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and construction teams to ensure designs are coordinated, buildable and commercially viable.
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- Oversee detailed construction drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
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- Manage design risks, programmes, client relationships, and deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
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About You

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- Minimum 5 years' experience in Design Management within the commercial construction industry.
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- Proven track record of winning work against ECI competitors through strong design, constructability, and commercial outcomes.
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- Robust construction detailing and documentation experience with a practical understanding of buildability.
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- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.
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- Proficient with relevant design and project management software, with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM experience highly regarded.
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📌 Design Manager (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland