Senior Design Manager
Bluestone Recruitment
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Job Description
About Us
This large developer builder has been operating for over 10 years, boasting a strong pipeline of future works valued up to $300m. With a steadfast focus on collaboration, innovation, and delivering outstanding results for clients, they are deeply committed to creating spaces that positively impact communities.
The Role
As the Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by expertly managing the design process from conception through to completion. Reporting directly to the Development Director, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients to deliver functional, cost-effective, and innovative design solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the design process across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
- Liaise with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design challenges effectively.
- Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and client specifications.
- Coordinate value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Act as the main point of contact between the construction team and design consultants.
- Drive design innovations while maintaining the balance between functionality, aesthetics, and cost.
- Oversee design documentation and approvals, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Your background:
- Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role within the construction industry.
- Strong background in delivering Class two residential projects (or similar).
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals to achieve project goals.
- A qualification in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred.
What's on offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Exciting projects that make a real difference in communities.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic workplace culture that values innovation and teamwork.
Key skills/competency
- Design Management
- Project Delivery
- Building Codes
- Residential Projects
- Value Engineering
- Stakeholder Management
- Construction Industry
- Problem-Solving
- Design Innovation
- Team Leadership
How to Get Hired at Bluestone Recruitment
- Research Bluestone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in Class two residential projects and design management.
- Showcase problem-solving: Prepare specific examples demonstrating your ability to resolve complex design challenges effectively.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize your strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in a collaborative environment.
- Prepare for technical questions: Thoroughly review building codes, regulations, and construction industry standards relevant to design.
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