Design Manager

Do you have a dream to make a difference? We do! We are in the business of building the safest places on earth, where everyone can be their best! 

It’s not just about constructing buildings for us. It’s about building people, relationships, and safe places for people to work, live and play. 

We are Mono Constructions, a construction company based in Rydalmere, specialising in medium density mixed use projects, apartments, and commercial spaces.  

With our values at the centre of our culture, we are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our team and lead our Design department. Reporting to our Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and guiding our project designs, from concept to completion. 

Main Responsibilities include (but not limited to): 

• Develop a clear understanding of client objectives, expectations, and performance outcomes. (a collaborative approach) 
• Determine design requirements- brief, timeline, and deliverables (attention to detail) 
• Source, engage, and monitor design consultants, assessing their deliverables, costs, and timeframes. (analytical and negotiation skills will come in handy) 
• Coordinate internal and external teams to submit development applications and construction certificates in a timely manner. (being proactive will get you noticed) 
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities. (an initiator, with a solutions-based mindset is key) 
• Review design deliverables, provide best practice solutions/efficiencies, and ensure designs comply with NCC/BCA standards, DBPA and agreed design requirements. (experienced in regulations and standards) 
• Understand design compliance, reporting procedures, and processes. (methodical and disciplined) 
• Demonstrate commercial and contractual awareness when dealing with external design partners and consultants. (ethical and respectful) 
• Provide leadership and guidance to the design team, ensuring behaviours are aligned with Mono’s FRANK values, and performance is meeting success criteria’s. (builder of high trust relationships) 
• Support project delivery teams as necessary to achieve final occupation certification and handover. (supportive and team orientated) 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• You will have the qualities listed above 
• Qualification related to Design, Project or Construction Management.  
• Solid Building Design Project Manager experience across the entire project development cycle. 
• Experience in delivering large mixed use residential/commercial projects with a project value exceeding $30M. 

• Supportive Leadership: You’ll have the support from Mono’s Pre-Construction Manager   
• Professional Growth: Access our leadership program and develop your skills.  
• Positive Impact: Develop and lead the Design team.  
• A value focused culture – We are Focused, Respectful, we Anticipate, Never Give Up and we are Kind. We call this being FRANK. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and join an established organisation with some big plans. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

This is a full time position providing a great opportunity to work with an established and growing organisation who offer challenging work and career progression. If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for email your CV to office@monoconstructions.com.au We look forward to connecting with you!