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Design Manager (NSW)

Hickory Group 🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager oversees the comprehensive design process from early contractor involvement through to project completion. They coordinate consultants and internal teams to ensure design solutions are efficient, compliant, and buildable.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager oversees the comprehensive design process from early contractor involvement through to project completion. They coordinate consultants and internal teams to ensure design solutions are efficient, compliant, and buildable.

Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as construction management, engineering, or architecture. A minimum of 5 years of experience in design management for commercial construction projects is required.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Novated leases
  • Employee rewards
  • Employee assistance program

Key Skills

Design management Construction project coordination Consultant liaison Compliance assurance Buildability assessment Team leadership Stakeholder management Construction documentation Risk mitigation Project scheduling Budget control Communication Problem solving Negotiation Leadership

About Hickory Group

Hickory is a diverse vertically integrated construction and development group, offering full-lifecycle property solutions across development, construction, manufacturing, and facilities management. For over 30 years, Hickory has consistently delivered exceptional outcomes across tier 1 & 2 projects with a focus on mitigating risk across a well-balanced $3bn+ workbook in Victoria & New South Wales. With over 1000 employees, our unique business model self performs critical elements of the construction programme including structure, façade and prefabrication. Together we strive to create better places for future communities.

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