About the role

McCorkell Constructions has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join our Perth team. You will manage and coordinate the design process across our D&C; and ECI projects, from tender development through to construction and completion. You will work closely with our estimating, pre-construction and delivery teams, as well as external consultants and stakeholders, to make sure designs are well coordinated, practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to play an integral role in the business and contribute to important design decisions and help shape how projects are delivered. Associate level Architects looking for a change from their conventional project lead are encouraged to apply.

About Us

McCorkell Constructions is an established commercial builder with a history spanning over 95 years, delivering a range of commercia projects for government, community, institutional, and private clients across Victoria and Western Australia ranging from $1m to $40m. We are a growing team with a strong pipeline of work and pride ourselves on our practical approach, solid relationships and collaborative working environment.

Key responsibilities

As an in-house Design Manager, you will have a key role within the business to deliver positive design outcomes across the full project cycle.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

- Manage and coordinate the design process across ECI, Design & Construct (D&C;) and construction projects.

- Work closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to coordinate design development and documentation.





- Develop and manage design programmes, deliverables and key milestones.

- Review design documentation to ensure it meets project requirements.

- Contribute to value engineering opportunities and assess the impact of design decisions on cost and programme.

- Identify design risks, coordination issues and opportunities to improve buildability and cost efficiency.

- Work alongside estimating and pre-construction teams during tenders, ECI and design development.

- Coordinate design meetings and workshops, helping resolve technical and design-related issues.

- Work with Project Managers and site teams to ensure designs are practical and suited to construction methodologies.

- Monitor design progress and ensure consultants deliver the required information on time.

- Support the transition from pre-construction into project delivery.

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams

About you

- A degree in Architecture or a related field.

- Experience as a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Project Architect or in a similar role.

- A background in commercial construction, architecture, engineering or design consultancy.





- A good understanding of D&C; projects, design development and construction processes.

- Experience managing consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

- Strong technical knowledge, with an understanding of buildability, construction methodologies and design compliance.

- The ability to identify and resolve design issues and contribute to value engineering opportunities.

- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how design decisions affect cost, programme and construction.

- Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- A proactive, practical approach and willingness to work collaboratively with others.

- Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.

Why Join Us?

- Strong pipeline: secured and upcoming projects across a range of sectors

- Great culture: a supportive, down-to-earth team

- Central location: a convenient Perth office with easy access

- Growing business: a fast-growing WA team with plenty of opportunity

- Project variety: challenging work from early design through to delivery

- Real impact: work closely with senior management and have a say in outcomes

- Long-term career: a stable, established business with competitive pay and room to grow

Apply

If you're looking to join a good team, work on interesting commercial projects and be part of a growing business, please apply or submit your CV and a brief cover letter to ****@mccorkell.net.au

📌 Design Manager (Perth)
🏢 McCorkell Constructions
📍 Perth