Design Manager

Trifecta Recruitment have partnered with a highly regarded Commercial builder who deliver a diverse range of fitout, refurbishment and new build projects across multiple sectors up to $50M. With an established presence in the Geelong market and a strong pipeline of work secured, they are continuing to grow their local team.

With a number of exciting projects either underway or due to commence shortly, they are now looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their Geelong office and play a key role in the successful delivery of their projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing division of a national builder, where you will work closely with senior leadership and project teams across the full design and construction process.

Your New Role

• Manage and coordinate the design process across a range of commercial projects from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure design documentation is delivered accurately and on programme.
• Review drawings and documentation, identifying design issues and driving timely resolution of RFIs, clashes and design changes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead design meetings, manage design deliverables and maintain strong communication across all project stakeholders.

What You Need To Succeed

• Experience in a Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Assistant Design Manager, or similar role within commercial construction.
• Commercial construction experience across new build, fitout or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, construction documentation and consultant coordination.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Construction Management, Design or similar will be highly regarded.

What You'll Get In Return

• Join an established commercial builder with an excellent reputation and strong pipeline of secured work.
• Work from the Geelong office and become an integral part of a growing local team.
• Diverse project exposure with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A collaborative company culture with strong support from experienced industry leaders.
• $100,000 - $170,000 + Super, depending on experience.

Interested?

Click apply, or send your CV to [email protected] . Alternatively, call Louis Asser on 0408 836 765 for more information.

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