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About the Role
The Design Manager at Hickory oversees all design aspects of construction projects, ensuring seamless integration from planning to completion. This role focuses initially on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre-construction, with potential to support delivery phases. Responsibilities include guiding design teams, offering buildability expertise, and aligning design outcomes with project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process during ECI and pre-construction phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
- Coordinate consultants, stakeholders, and internal teams to develop efficient, compliant, and buildable design solutions.
- Provide technical advice on buildability, design risk, value management, procurement scope, and project specifications.
- Support tender submissions and ECI activities through design coordination, methodology input, and technical review.
- Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings to drive collaboration and resolve design issues early.
- Ensure compliance with legislative, safety, sustainability, and quality requirements across all design outputs.
- Manage design risk, change processes, and documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in design processes and delivery outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Provide input and continuity into project delivery phases, with opportunity to transition into a site-based Design Manager responsibilities as projects progress.
- Lead on-site design coordination and work closely with project teams to resolve construction-related design issues.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in Design Management for commercial construction projects.
- Proven Leadership and Team Management Skills.
- Strong Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and Design Standards.
- Experience in managing design budgets effectively, optimising resources and making strategic decisions to ensure design excellence within budget constraints.
- Track record of integrating innovative design concepts and leveraging cutting-edge technology tools to enhance the design process.
- Experience in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes to find value for clients and lead collaboration among consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders.
Experience Level
- 5 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with a standard 5-day work week.
- Family-Friendly Policies: Receive paid parental leave to support your family needs.
- Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximise your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.
- H-Perks Employee Rewards: Access exclusive discounts, cashback and everyday savings through our internal benefits platform.
- Employee Wellbeing: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.
- Diverse Opportunities: Gain exposure to a wide range of roles and industry leaders in our leading market company.
About the Company
- At Hickory, we don't believe in standing still, for over three decades we have continually invested in researching and developing systems and products to improve the way we build.
- Our philosophy is 'Made for Life' - it's a commitment we honour, each day.
- Everything we do and everything we build is ‘Made for Life.' Whether it's refining our patented, prefabricated building products, developing more efficient and sustainable construction practices, or bringing expertise inhouse to supply critical components, we always believe there is a better way.
- As a result, Hickory has become one of the most dynamic construction and property companies in Australia.