Building Design Manager - Melbourne, Australia - KENWAY CONSULTING Pty Ltd

Description

Design Manager responsibilities:

Post contract award

Co-ordinate the design development and documentation from Contract award through to design completion. Assist with closing out Authority design related items to ensure commencement on site.
Leadership Development


Perform the role of Project Design leader: Overseeing the progression of design and construction documentation, facilitating the development and mentoring of site coordinators, and reporting back to the Project Manager and Victorian Design Manager.

Provide input for the development, improvement and implementation of design management quality plans, procedures, guidance notes and forms and establish design management best practice.

Detail
Manage Client and Consultants to achieve agreed outcomes for time, cost and quality;
Provide advice to the client as to the requirements and their obligations in the development of a building design
Review design documentation, reports, planning permits conditions, performance brief and other PPR documents to ensure all design risks are adequately addressed
Manage the design process and the Consultant team, post contract award, to ensure timely delivery of documentation to satisfy project program and quality requirements
Ensure design information is of the right scope and quality
Input / Influence / encourage / comment and direct on overall building design keeping into consideration project specifics including
Project budget and construction costs
Project brief and architectural intent
Availability of materials and trades
Longevity and warranty of products
Construction sequencing and detailing
Compliance with PPR
Coordinate programming, with the Project Manager and Design Manager, on the above relating all design, authority, council and consultancy time including all co-ordination of elements
Consult with the subcontractor to ensure constructability and tenders meet the contract design requirements.
Review OH and S implications during the design period to minimise OH and S risk
Investigate and research new products and technologies and implement where desirable and feasible
Identify and manage risks related to novation and/or engagement of Consultants; review consultant agreements with Design Manager prior to novation and head contract execution to ensure scope of services are as required and fees adjusted if necessary to suit prior to head contract execution
Engagement of and coordination with specialist consultants when required

Work closely with PMs and Site Manager to ensure documentation provided in accordance with required timeframes and level of quality for obtaining building permits, tendering subcontract/supply packages and for construction.

Liaise with the Project Manager and Contracts Administrator on design opportunities and risks
Oversee shop drawing coordination with site Coordinators assisting with procurement where required
Oversee site Coordination team and provide mentoring throughout the design life cycle


To be successful in this role, y ou will have:
Experience in managing the design of technical projects through to delivery and handover;
Great communication, and the ability to work with people at all levels, from client to subcontractors;
Experience working on Health projects (highly regarded).