About Us
Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry.
As one of Australia's fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise.
The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, coupled with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, residential, education and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
We're driven by our core values Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven and Customer-Centric, and we're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our growing Data Centre team.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of some of Australia's most critical digital infrastructure projects.
Australia is experiencing unprecedented investment in data centres, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the exponential growth of digital services.
At Kapitol, we're at the forefront of this transformation, delivering complex, mission-critical facilities that power the country's digital future.
Joining Kapitol's Data Centre team means becoming part of one of APAC's largest data centre builders, delivering projects that combine scale, technical complexity and innovation.
From hyperscale developments through to highly specialised mission-critical facilities, our projects demand exceptional coordination, precision and design leadership.
Kapitol has delivered more than 300MW of data centre capacity across 30+ projects and is recognised within its capability statement as one of the largest data centre builders in APAC.
You'll work alongside some of the industry's strongest Design, Services, Digital Engineering and Project Delivery professionals, collaborating to deliver facilities where performance, resilience and speed-to-market are paramount.
This is an opportunity to influence design outcomes on projects where every decision matters, construction programmes are aggressive, technical requirements are exacting and the built outcome supports critical infrastructure relied upon every day.
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the infrastructure powering Australia's digital future.
Role Overview




The Design Manager sits at the heart of the project team, bridging design, digital engineering and construction to ensure high-quality, compliant and buildable outcomes.
You will oversee and manage all design-related aspects of the project from design development through to IFC and construction delivery, working closely with project teams, consultants and stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes across highly technical, services-intensive projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all design activities from design development through to IFC and construction
Drive alignment between design deliverables and construction milestones
Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and consultants to proactively manage design risks, opportunities and project outcomes
Manage consultant teams and key project stakeholders throughout the design process
Ensure design documentation meets project requirements, Australian Standards and statutory approval requirements
Collaborate closely with Services and Digital Engineering teams to optimise coordination outcomes
Identify and resolve design coordination, buildability and compliance issues
Manage the effective handover of coordinated design information to project delivery teams
Foster solid relationships across consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Support the delivery of highly coordinated building services and mission-critical infrastructure packages
About You
Relevant qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related built environment discipline
Proven Design Management experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical or complex building projects
Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor within the building construction sector
Strong understanding of design coordination, consultant management and project delivery




Experience managing projects from design development through to construction delivery
Strong understanding of Australian codes, standards and approval processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple disciplines and interfaces across complex project environments
Passion for design excellence and delivering high-quality built outcomes
Why Kapitol?
At Kapitol, we are redefining construction through innovation, technology and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
Ranked Australia's #1 builder in Hubexo's **** Construction League Report
Join one of APAC's largest data centre builders delivering critical digital infrastructure projects across Australia
Be part of Australia's digital infrastructure boom and help deliver the facilities powering cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the digital economy
Exposure to major hyperscale and mission-critical developments within a rapidly expanding national portfolio
Work alongside industry-leading Design, Services and Digital Engineering teams delivering some of the most technically complex projects in the market.
Leverage advanced BIM, digital delivery, design coordination and prefabrication methodologies to drive exceptional project outcomes.
Join a business recognised for innovation, delivery excellence and a relentless focus on quality
Access innovative health and wellbeing initiatives, including Kapitol's partnership with preventative health provider Everlab
Join a business that embraces a lessons learned culture, continuously improving the way we design, plan and deliver projects
Career development opportunities within one of Australia's fastest-growing construction companies
The opportunity to help shape the infrastructure powering Australia's digital future
To learn more about Kapitol and our growing Data Centre portfolio, visit our Projects page, where you can explore some of the hyperscale and mission-critical facilities we've delivered across Australia.
You can also follow our LinkedIn page, where we regularly share project highlights, company updates and insights from across the business.
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📌 Design Manager (Data Centres) (Melbourne)
🏢 Kapitol
📍 Melbourne