M3R Design Manager

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an agile and proficient M3R Design Manager to join our M3R team.

As a part of the Design and Construct (D&C Team), this role reports to the M3R Delivery Director who has overall responsibility for design and construction activities. The M3R Design Manager will lead the team in terms of supporting the Contractor’s design process from concept through to IFC status. The role will maintain the working interface with the M3R Principal’s Technical Advisors. The critical outcomes for this role are timely, accurate and compliant design approvals, so that the D&C contract requirements and broader airport specifications and technical requirements are met while supporting the program and progress of the project

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Director Delivery and Contractor’s design management team to ensure an understanding and accepting of the design elements and packaging arrangements.
• Attend or chair ongoing design management meetings with the Contractor, keeping schedules and records of all activity and progress, key issues and overall schedule performance.
• Manage design packages – both temporary and permanent works – through the design review and approval process. This will include managing the need for advice and analysis by the M3R Technical Advisor consultants.
• Liaise with external approvers such as Activity Based Costing (ABC) or APAM Operations staff to ensure timely and appropriate approvals are achieved.
• Provide reporting data for the project, including flagging key issues, departures or delays in approvals, and leading the analysis of any design change proposals.
• Ensure timely response to all Contractor raised issues such as Request for Information (RFIs), design change requests, Non-Conformance Issue/Reports (NCRs) and other change processes.
• Support the document control process via the document collaboration systems.
• Guide the use and application of digital engineering systems on the project.
• Liaise with Operations staff and others in relation to completions, defect management, certification and issue close out. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A background in aviation and airport design and technical requirements would be a strong preference.
• Experience in project life cycle Design Management roles in major civil infrastructure projects, including working on site in a project office.
• A strong understanding of all key design principles and requirements in earthworks, geotechnical, pavements and airfield lighting, navigation and power/communications systems.
• Knowledge of the requirements of applicable Australian Standards, and regulatory requirements, as they relate to infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working in document collaboration systems, and a good understanding of key Digital Engineering processes and platforms (GIS, BIM, 4D and similar).

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.