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

Strong pipeline of work

Construction-led environment with genuine design management responsibility

Chance 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Port Phillip City