Design Manager

Description

• Resolves interface design issues and nonconformances
• Ensure all Symal’s design, engineering and third-party approval obligations are met in accordance with the project requirements
• Implements value management recommendations, records and documents value management realised benefits
• Manages the delivery of project design and implementation
• Prepare accurate and timely narrative monthly reports that contain design movements, changes and progress and status of design exceptions when required
• Ensures the design is produced in conformance with the Design Specification and other stated contractual objectives
• Manage the overall design phase to ensure the design is completed to scope, on time and to budget in conjunction with the project Commercial Manager
• Produces in conjunction with the Project Manager, a detailed Engineering Work Schedule detailing milestones and key dates derived from the contract program

Requirements

• Well-developed commercial, business, conceptual and analytical skills.
• Good commercial acumen – proven expertise in establishment and governance of commercial contracts with a large number of design partners
• A demonstrated capacity to identify, manage and mitigate the key design risks of solar infrastructure projects,
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar with an extensive background in delivering complex design and construction projects within civil infrastructure
• Have a sound understanding of typical construction specifications used in the Victorian construction industry
• Great communicator – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of mechanical and chemical stabilization methods—such as lime, cement, or fly ash treatment, skill in identifying opportunities to reuse excavated or marginal materials (e.g., spoil, topsoil, rock) through blending, grading, or treatment, reducing the need for imported fill and minimizing environmental impact

Benefits

• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance