A leading Tier 2 Melbourne construction business is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its project delivery team, with a strong focus on multi-residential apartment projects.
This is an opportunity for a construction-focused Design Manager who understands the complexities of delivering apartment developments from design development and documentation through procurement and construction.
Working closely with Head of Design, Construction Managers, consultants and subcontractors, you will take ownership of the design management process across major apartment projects.
You will be responsible from ECI, ensuring design is coordinated, buildable, commercially aligned and delivered to programme.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design management across apartment and multi-residential projects
Manage architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors
Drive design coordination, documentation and constructability reviews
Identify and resolve design, technical and coordination issues
Manage design programmes, deliverables and approvals
Work closely with construction teams to ensure design intent translates into efficient site delivery
Support procurement, tendering and value management activities
Review design changes and assess cost, programme and construction implications
Coordinate authority requirements, consultant approvals and project interfaces
Maintain strong communication between the design,



commercial and construction teams
Contribute to buildability, quality and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
Ideal Profile
You will be an experienced Design Manager from a construction background, ideally with a proven track record delivering apartment or multi-residential projects.
Candidates at Design Coordinator level may be considered.
Strong construction-side design management experience
Demonstrated apartment / multi-residential project experience
Excellent knowledge of construction documentation and coordination
Strong understanding of buildability, procurement and construction methodology
The ability to manage multiple consultants and competing priorities
Commercial awareness and confidence working with project budgets and programmes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsA practical, solutions-focused approach to design management
The ability to work collaboratively with senior project and construction leadership
Why Consider It?
Major apartment and multi-residential projects
Robust pipeline of work
Construction-led environment with genuine design management responsibility
Opportunity to work alongside experienced project and construction leadership
High level of exposure across design, procurement and delivery
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
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📌 Design Manager - Construction (Melbourne)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Melbourne