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Join to apply for the Design Manager | Commercial Builder (Head Contractor) role at Building Environs Recruitment1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Design Manager | Commercial Builder (Head Contractor) role at Building Environs RecruitmentBuilding Environs Recruitment provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Building Environs Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$160,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Building Environs RecruitmentRecruiting in Construction & Property | Helping leaders Recruit and build better projects through the Recruitment of high-performers | Talking withWhat''s in it for you?Lead the process from tender through to delivery across education, health, and civic builds ($5M$40M)A HO based role, with time out on site coordinating with site teamsJoin a national builder with a grounded culture and stable pipeline of meaningful workThe RoleThis is a key Design Manager role for someone already operating within a commercial head contractor environment. Its not a transition-from-architecture role were looking for someone who understands the pace, pressures, and practicalities of a builders delivery team.ResponsibilitiesYoull manage the design process across feasibility, consultant engagement, design development, documentation, and construction. Your focus is balancing design integrity with buildability, compliance, and commercial outcomes while navigating the needs of clients, consultants, and site teams. Youll be responsible for:Leading design coordination and consultant communicationManaging drawings, specs, compliance, and buildability reviewsSupporting teams with design resolutions during constructionDriving outcomes across education, health, science, and civic sectorsActing as the key point of contact for all design-related mattersAdding value through creative problem-solving and practical thinkingYoull thrive here if youre motivated by design quality, but grounded enough to deliver within time, budget, and site reality.The BuilderThis national builder delivers fit-out, refurbishment, and new build projects requiring a high level of architectural detailing, stakeholder engagement, and design coordination. With turnover exceeding $100M, they prioritise public benefit projects and technically complex builds.Project Sectors IncludeEducation (primary to tertiary)Health and hospitalsScience and laboratory environmentsMuseums, libraries, and civic buildingsHeritage refurbishments and adaptive reuseThe team is experienced, agile, and values process, professionalism, and long-term career development.Are you suitable?Were looking for a Design Manager with proven experience on the builders side, confident managing design outcomes on complex commercial projects. You''ll bring:Ideally at least 3 years in a Design Manager role within a head contractorExperience in non-residential building sectors like health, education, or government construction projectsConfidence in driving outcomes through design conversations with consultants and clientsThe ability to translate vision into buildable, code-compliant outcomesHold a design or engineering related degree qualificationHow To ApplyIf you have a resume ready to send, forward it to Martin Preece by email at martin@buildingenvirons.com.au or simply click on the ''apply now'' tab for this advert and attach your resume.Or, if you would like a confidential discussion regarding this job before committing to the role - call Martin on 0400 934 025Feel free to contact Martin on LinkedIn at an up-to-date list of all our vacancies, news and podcasts visit: www.buildingenvirons.com.auSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionDesign and Project ManagementIndustriesConstruction and Building ConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Building Environs Recruitment by 2xGet notified about new Design Manager jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 21 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoTruganina, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$210,000.00-A$280,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoProgram Lead - Store Formats - Hawthorn EastHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoManager, Project Management Office (PMO)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 hours agoProcess Design Specialist/Process Analyst - 6 month contractMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoProject Manager VIC (Hardware, Software and Services)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoHead of Quality - Design (Director Level)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoGlobal Director - Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoGlobal Director - Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningCremorne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoAssociate Director (Building Services Mechanical / HVAC)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$190,000.00-A$210,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 months agoProject Manager - Contracts Management TechnologyMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoSenior Technical Consultant - ECM (OpenText)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoDandenong, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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