Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland's Tier 1 Developer/Builders are hiring a
Design Manager
who
will report to and support the Head of Design in ensuring that a consistent high-quality design is delivered across the portfolio of commercial and residential projects and will work across functions in order to improve standard and quality of product, while also introducing efficiencies.
Duties:
Manage the design process during the preconstruction stage and throughout the construction stage using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise and always endeavour to identify VE opportunities.
Manage and coordinate specialist subcontractor design input and facilitate workshops to agree/establish timelines
Manage the involvement of the design team input and approval process of the supply chain
Develop relationships with design team and project stakeholders during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
Manage construction design team meetings and record minutes and issue to the team and follow up on actions
Contribute and assist with the appointment and vetting of the Design Team and evaluate the Design Team performance
Contribute and assist to ensure terms and conditions of appointment/novation are acceptable
Establish and maintain effective communication channels between design team and the wider departments as required
Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
Design information/package to be coordinated with the procurement programme
Attend Planning, Construction and Design Team meetings to monitor and record progress of actions and identify problems
Maintain a professional image for the Company in all dealings with public and stakeholders
Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be qualified in Architecture or Engineering with significant post graduate experience, preferably working with a developer on large residential projects
A good understanding on statutory and regulatory compliance and an ability to review and comment on designs and track design team performance
Experience using AutoCAD.
BIM/Revit experience desirable
A high level of organisation ability and IT literacy
An ability to work with and manage the design team, specialist designers and subconsultants
Experience using Aconex is desirable
Salary:
Salary circa €75k – €85k DOE
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
Contributory pension scheme
An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
Access to our Digital Gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Volunteering days
Performance related bonus
Regular compensation reviews
Long term illness cover
Peace of mind with life assurance
Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
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