Design Coordinator - Sunshine Coast

We have some exciting upcoming Sunshine Coast Projects, this is an exciting time to join our growing design team.

We're looking for a Design Coordinator who is passionate about delivering high-quality design outcomes, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings both creativity and commercial awareness to the table. This is more than just a role — it's a chance to join a culture where your voice is heard, and your work makes a real impact.

About the role

As a Design Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Design Manager and broader team to support the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions. You'll play a vital part in managing consultants, supporting value engineering efforts, ensuring documentation is aligned with project scope, and driving clear communication across stakeholders.

As a Design Coordinator at McNab you will be undertake the following:

• Assist with overall coordination of the design process, from pre-construction through to project delivery
• Assist in the coordination of the design process and ensure compliance with budget, programmes, Approvals, Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other legislative requirements and clients requirements.
• Collaborate with consultants and stakeholders to ensure clear, accurate documentation that supports construction and buildability
• Identify and manage design risks and opportunities, with a strong commercial mindset
• Ensure documentation aligns with budgets, timeframes, and quality targets
• Assist the estimating team in the preparation of scopes and detailed design proposals for D&C projects.
• Contribute to site visits, RFIs, and managing design changes, variations and approvals
• Contribute to the effective control and administration of documentation from all parties (authorities, client, tenants, subcontractors etc.)
• Support project teams through assisting with clarification of any project design and construction issues.

About you

• Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Building Design or similar, with proven experience working in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of the design management process and an understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards and WHS legislation
• Possess good commercial and technical awareness.
• Have strong communication skills with an ability to build relationships at all levels of the business.
• Act decisively with an ability to problem solve.
• Be agile – we are a fast-moving business with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for quality outcomes

About McNab:  

McNab Group is one of Australia’s largest construction, development and property groups with additional group businesses in supply chain and hoist operations. McNab has a very strong pipeline of residential, construction and industrial projects ranging from $10m to $100m over the next decade with our loyal repeat clients and referrals. 

Priding ourselves on the progression and development of our people, McNab has a strong culture of teamwork, support and career growth for all of our team in all areas of our business providing opportunities throughout your career from hire to retire. 

McNab benefits: 

• Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
• Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
• Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones.
• Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it.
• Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs.

Apply today. With a culture of having fun and doing our job really, really well, we want people on our team who share our values, bring new ideas and want to make a difference. Sound like you? APPLY NOW or Visit mcnab.net.au/work-with-us for more information.