DCOH
construction and development
DesignManager
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“Design Manager at DCOH. Skills: Design Management, Construction Project Delivery, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management. Lead the design process across all project phases, from concept development through construction and handover. Define and implement project‑specific Design Management Plans, clearly establishing scope, responsibilities, deliverables, and review gateways”
What You'll Achieve.
buildable, and construction‑ready outcomes; constructability, safety, and delivery certainty; minimise downstream construction impacts; lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve
Industry & Context.
resolution of design issues, RFIs, clashes, and inconsistencies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, 8–12+ years’ experience in design management within construction or major projects environments, Proven experience leading end‑to‑end design delivery from concept through construction and handover on large‑scale projects, Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex, multi‑disciplinary design teams and consultants, understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategies, and commercial drivers, Expert knowledge of NCCCA, Australian Standards, statutory approval processes, and authority requirements, Confident design leader with experience establishing and maintaining design management frameworks, plans, and review gateways, High capability in coordinating architectural, structural, civil, and services designs into compliant, buildable, and construction‑ready outcomes, Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to risk management, value engineering, cost alignment, and design‑related variations, Highly organised people leader with stakeholder engagement skills, disciplined documentation and QA practices
What You'll Do.
Lead the design process across all project phases
from concept development through construction and handover
Define and implement project‑specific Design Management Plans
clearly establishing scope
Set and maintain a consistent Design Management framework aligned with DCOH standards and project objectives
Provide strategic design leadership aligned with construction methodology
and commercial outcomes
Coordinate architectural
and building services disciplines into fully integrated and buildable design solutions
and control design programmes to meet approval milestones
and construction readiness requirements
Review and authorise design documentation to ensure technical accuracy
and contractual compliance
and manage design‑related risks and opportunities to support constructability
and delivery certainty
Lead the resolution of design issues
and inconsistencies to minimise downstream construction impacts
and manage design consultants
driving performance against scope
Act as the central point of accountability for all design communications with consultants
Manage statutory approval processes
including planning changes
and occupancy certification
Ensure compliance with NCCCA
authority requirements
and HSEQ‑in‑Design obligations
Align design outcomes with budgets
value engineering initiatives
and trade packaging strategies
Oversee design documentation control
and continuous improvement while mentoring and developing design team capability in line with DCOH values
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex, multi‑disciplinary design teams and consultants; Engage, brief, and manage design consultants, driving performance against scope, programme, quality, and fee agreements; Act as the central point of accountability for all design communications with consultants, project teams, authorities, subcontractors, and clients; mentoring and developing design team capability
Communication Scope
stakeholder engagement skills; central point of accountability for all design communications
Process & Methodology
programme certainty, Design Management Plans, review gateways, design programmes, approval milestones, issue dates, construction readiness requirements, risk management, value engineering, cost alignment, trade packaging strategies
Full Job Description
**WHO WE ARE** Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors. We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution. Driven by a commitment to _Building Better_ , DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve. **WHO YOU ARE** This Darwin-based role will suit a highly capable Design Manager who brings strategic leadership, technical excellence, and commercial awareness to the delivery of complex construction projects across all phases. * Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline * 8–12+ years’ experience in design management within construction or major projects environments * Proven experience leading end‑to‑end design delivery from concept through construction and handover on large‑scale projects * Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex, multi‑disciplinary design teams and consultants * Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, procurement strategies, and commercial drivers * Expert knowledge of NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, statutory approval processes, and authority requirements * Confident design leader with experience establishing and maintaining design management frameworks, plans, and review gateways * High capability in coordinating architectural, structural, civil, and services designs into compliant, buildable, and construction‑ready outcomes * Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to risk manag
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