EMPLOYMENT

Builder's side delivery experience essential Kapitol is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence. We’re driven by our core values—Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric—and we’re looking for a talented Design Manager to join our high-performing team. Why Kapitol? Career Growth : Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs. Innovative Work : Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology. Well-Being Focus : Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment. Recognition & Impact : Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference. Inclusive Workplace : Recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25. What You’ll Do Lead design management across all project stages, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality objectives. Engage in open communication and regular reporting with project stakeholders, advising on risks, scope gaps, and Value Management opportunities. Ensure risks identified in Design Reviews are actioned and closed out, while coordinating file structures and Aconex systems with the team prior to project commencement. Assist Estimating and Business Development teams with concept design cost planning and support the tender/submission/ECI phase. Prepare, maintain, and monitor Design Programs and Budgets, and manage design meetings, workshops, and consultant engagements. Drive continuous improvement of design approaches, systems, procedures, and documentation to enhance project efficiency. Who You Are Essential : Proven experience in builder-side delivery or as a lead project architect on major live projects , including large-scale new builds or fit-outs. Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management and/or Architecture, with experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment. Extensive design experience with a sound understanding of design principles, compliance codes, and construction methodologies. Strong negotiation, influencing, communication, and time management skills, with exposure to platforms like SharePoint and Aconex. Excellent organisational skills and a strong team-focused approach. What’s In It for You? Enjoy a balanced 5-day work week and flexible working environment. Benefit from a continuous learning environment, with dedicated weekly training programs and fast-tracked career growth. Access exclusive perks such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers. Join an organisation that believes in breaking down silos and fostering open, dynamic internal communications. Kapitol values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces, and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientations, and genders. LI-AC1 Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.