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, strong 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 solid 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

📌 Design Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 McCorkell Constructions (WA
📍 Western Australia