Job Description
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.
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Working closely with Head of Design, Construction Managers, consultants and subcontractors, you will take ownership of the design management process across major apartment projects.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead design management across apartment and multi-residential projects
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Manage architects, engineers, consultants and specialist subcontractors
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Drive design coordination, documentation and constructability reviews
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Identify and resolve design, technical and coordination issues
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Manage design programmes, deliverables and approvals
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Work closely with construction teams to ensure design intent translates into efficient site delivery
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Support procurement, tendering and value management activities
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Review design changes and assess cost, programme and construction implications
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Coordinate authority requirements, consultant approvals and project interfaces
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Maintain strong communication between the design,



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