Job Description
Description
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WHO WE ARE
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Established in ****, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.
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We have a robust track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a **** National Master Builders Award of Excellence.
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With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.
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Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.
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WHO YOU ARE
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This Darwin-based role will suit a highly capable Design Manager who brings strategic leadership, technical excellence, and commercial awareness to the delivery of complex construction projects across all phases.
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Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
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8–12+ years' experience in design management within construction or major projects environments
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Proven experience leading end‐to‐end design delivery from concept through construction and handover on large‐scale projects
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Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex, multi‐disciplinary design teams and consultants
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Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategies, and commercial drivers
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Expert knowledge of NCC/BCA, Australian Standards,



statutory approval processes, and authority requirements
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Confident design leader with experience establishing and maintaining design management frameworks, plans, and review gateways
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High capability in coordinating architectural, structural, civil, and services designs into compliant, buildable, and construction‐ready outcomes
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Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to risk management, value engineering, cost alignment, and design‐related variations
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Highly organised people leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills, disciplined documentation and QA practices, and proficiency in industry‐standard document control platforms (e.g. Aconex, Revizto, Bluebeam)
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Lead the design process across all project phases, from concept development through construction and handover
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Define and implement project‐specific Design Management Plans, clearly establishing scope, responsibilities, deliverables, and review gateways
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Set and maintain a consistent Design Management framework aligned with DCOH standards and project objectives
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Provide strategic design leadership aligned with construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategy, programme, and commercial outcomes
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Coordinate architectural,



structural, civil, and building services disciplines into fully integrated and buildable design solutions
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Develop, manage, and control design programmes to meet approval milestones, issue dates, and construction readiness requirements
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Review and authorise design documentation to ensure technical accuracy, coordination, and contractual compliance
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Identify, assess, and manage design‐related risks and opportunities to support constructability, safety, and delivery certainty
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Lead the resolution of design issues, RFIs, clashes, and inconsistencies to minimise downstream construction impacts
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Engage, brief, and manage design consultants, driving performance against scope, programme, quality, and fee agreements
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Act as the central point of accountability for all design communications with consultants, project teams, authorities, subcontractors, and clients
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Manage statutory approval processes, including planning changes, staged permits, and occupancy certification
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Ensure compliance with NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, authority requirements, and HSEQ‐in‐Design obligations
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Align design outcomes with budgets, cost plans, value engineering initiatives, and trade packaging strategies
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Oversee design documentation control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement while mentoring and developing design team capability in line with DCOH values
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WHAT'S NEXT
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If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.

📌 Design Manager (Darwin)
🏢 DCOH
📍 Darwin