Design Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Hines

Hines

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Overview:

When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you'll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

Responsibilities:

As the Design Manager with Hines, you will be Acting as the Owner's representative, manage all activities associated with the design of the base building and/or interior improvements plus miscellaneous capital projects while adhering to the project schedule, budget, lender and/or ownership (partner) requirements.

Work with team members and Hines support personnel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design Management manage external design consultants, including overseas and local architect/s, MEP, Structural and civil engineers, sustainability and other consultants as required;
Coordinate between the Hines CCG team and the local project team to ensure Hines design requirements / standards are captured in the design.
Prepare and manage the design program/schedule to ensure design deliverables are prepared in accordance with milestones identified in the construction schedule;
Manage the design to meet budget and work with the QS, design consultants and project team where required to implement value management exercises
Manage the Safetyindesign process on behalf of the owner / developer, including the incorporation of Property / Asset management requirements into the design documentation;
Review design documents and manage design meetings to ensure design content is complete and well coordinated per owner/developer requirements;
Concept & detail design
Ensure design directives and project vision from the owner/developer are complete and clearly understood by the design consultants;
Design development make sure DD documents are completed on schedule and accurately by design consultants.
Construction Documentation make sure CD documents are completed on schedule and ready for tender. Ensure design documentation is completed to eliminate scope gaps and errors / omissions.
Oversee design implementation during construction: Make sure design intent is accurately implemented by the General Contractor. Coordinate with the architect and/or Lead Design Consultant to provide design clarification documentation.

Shop drawing review

Review shop drawings submitted by contractors, ensure the drawings meet PPR, design objectives and construction standards;
Site Construction Administration: Coordinate with the architect and/or Lead Design Consultant to solve design related issues throughout the construction phase;
Coordinate and check the asbuilt drawings with designers and contractors after construction work is completed.
Consultant Contracts: Assist Construction Manager with design contracts administration, including assessment of monthly progress payments;
Support to other departments: Closely work with the construction managers to accurately coordinate design elements, assist other internal departments responsible for items such as authority approvals, MEP, sales & marketing, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction, project management, architecture, engineering or related field.
Ten or more years' experience in large scale commercial design and construction projects, with specific experience in commercial, office, mixeduse developments.
Well organized, capable of displaying effective coordination and management skills.
Strong communication skills, relevant experiences with design consultants.
Motivated individual with good personality and excellent interpersonal skills, having team spirit.
Fluent verbal and written language skills in English.
Proficient knowledge of local building codes, construction practices and design approval process and requirements.
Good computer skills (AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, etc.).
Work autonomously to meet varied workload requirements and deadlines.
Demonstrate understanding of the design process and subsequent development, buildability and cost implications.
Read and interpret design and construction related manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods and procedures including in building services drawing and layout work.
Read and interpret detailed design and construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.
Demonstrate an understanding of ESG principles including experience using rating tools such as Green Star, NABERS, WELL or similar.
Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise, respect and diplomacy.
Maintain a professional demeanor in contentious situations and emergencies.
Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
Speak before an audience with confidence,