Design Manager

About Bouygues Construction Australia

Bouygues Construction Australia specializes in the design, construction, and delivery of transformative projects in civil infrastructure, engineering, energy, and services sectors. With over 25 years of experience in Australia, supported by global expertise and resources, the company is committed to high-quality and impactful development.

Role Overview

The Design Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the design phase throughout construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that all design data is comprehensive, well-coordinated, feasible for construction, and conforms to client expectations, budget constraints, schedules, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and site teams, the Design Manager oversees design progress and resolves technical issues before construction impact. The position serves as the link between design and construction, aiming to facilitate safe, efficient execution while upholding quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee the design schedule, deliverables timeline, and review procedures.
• Coordinate efforts among architects, engineers, specialized designers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Verify that design documentation meets the project brief, contractual obligations, budget, timelines, and regulatory standards.
• Manage design reviews, obtain approvals, address technical queries, and implement design modifications.
• Detect design-related risks, deficiencies, conflicts, and constructability issues, collaborating with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Ensure smooth coordination between different disciplines and construction packages.
• Support procurement and construction teams by providing accurate, approved, and timely design information.
• Track design progress and communicate risks, decisions, and pending information to project leadership.
• Advance health, safety, sustainability, quality, and accessibility compliance throughout project phases.
• Assist in commissioning, project completion, and handover by organizing final design documentation and records.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in managing or coordinating design elements within construction projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Familiarity with design workflows, technical approvals, building codes, and pertinent industry standards.
• Experience managing design schedules, handling design changes, addressing technical inquiries, and maintaining project documentation.
• Strong leadership qualities, coordination aptitude, and effective decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Competence in interpreting and coordinating drawings, specifications, and technical data.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bouygues Construction Australia embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.