Design Manager

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Design Manager to join our Qld, NT & NZ Construction team due to a strong pipeline of projects in Queensland. This role is key to ensuring excellence in project delivery through strong design leadership and coordination.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

Responsibilities

Lead and manage consultants to deliver high quality design documentation on time, on budget as well as in compliance with the Project Brief.; Lead the review of the project design for regulatory and building compliance.; Review the design for constructability in collaboration with the construction team and trade subcontractors to drive efficiencies during delivery.; Actively participate in the methodology development for the delivery of the project.; Maintain design quality control management.

Requirements

Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline – Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering.; Prior experience working with a principal contractor delivering large scale D&C building projects from commencement to completion.; Ability to collaborate with external consultants to obtain best for project outcomes.; Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment.