Design Manager

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

With a healthy pipeline of work, we are looking for an experienced and talented Design Manger to join our team. You will bring extensive design delivery experience in both new builds and fit outs across Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction projects across all design disciplines. In this role, you will work closely with the construction and business development teams to achieve the best outcomes for our projects, whilst optimising value and minimising risk. We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people that thrive on success and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with strong learning mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you will do:

• Engage in open communication and regular reporting with project stakeholders
• Advise project stakeholders of project risks and resolutions, scope gaps, and Value Management opportunities through regular design reviews
• Ensure risks identified in Design Reviews are actioned and closed out
• Coordinate File Structures and Aconex systems with team members prior to project commencement
• Issue the Design Information Management Procedures to all relevant participants at project set up and ensure procedures are followed
• Assist the Estimating and Business Development teams with concept design cost planning and the tender/submission/ECI phase
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor Design Programme and Design Budgets for submissions in accordance with the contract program
• Manage and chair design meetings and workshops with the project team
• Participate in and provide advice on buildability, safety, programming, staging and cost implications
• Identify and manage engagement of design consultants
• Prepare and manage Consultant Agreements, project contact lists, and Building Permit Tracking Schedules
• Continuous improvement of design approaches, systems, procedures and documentation

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and/or Architecture
• Previous experience in a similar role in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment
• Extensive design experience with both large new builds and fit outs
• Sound understanding of design principles and relevant compliance codes in construction
• Sound negotiation and influencing skills
• Exposure with navigating SharePoint and Aconex
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• A strong team focus

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great. Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.