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Co-ordinate the design development and documentation from Contract award through to design completion. Assist with closing out Authority design related items to ensure commencement on site.Leadership DevelopmentPerform the role of Project Design leader: Overseeing the progression of design and construction documentation, facilitating the development and mentoring of site coordinators, and reporting back to the Project Manager and Victorian Design Manager.Provide input for the development, improvement and implementation of design management quality plans, procedures, guidance notes and forms and establish design management best practice.DetailManage Client and Consultants to achieve agreed outcomes for time, cost and quality;Provide advice to the client as to the requirements and their obligations in the development of a building designReview design documentation, reports, planning permits conditions, performance brief and other PPR documents to ensure all design risks are adequately addressedManage the design process and the Consultant team, post contract award, to ensure timely delivery of documentation to satisfy project program and quality requirementsEnsure design information is of the right scope and qualityInput / Influence / encourage / comment and direct on overall building design keeping into consideration project specifics includingProject budget and construction costsProject brief and architectural intentAvailability of materials and tradesLongevity and warranty of productsConstruction sequencing and detailingCompliance with PPRCoordinate programming, with the Project Manager and Design Manager, on the above relating all design, authority, council and consultancy time including all co-ordination of elementsConsult with the subcontractor to ensure constructability and tenders meet the contract design requirements.Review OH and S implications during the design period to minimise OH and S riskEnsure design is builder friendly, avoid poor details simplify with maintaining architectural design intent subject to project briefInvestigate and research new products and technologies and implement where desirable and feasibleReview and implementation of ESD initiatives required to achieve project targets and obligations; and Monitor ESD deliverables for incorporation in design outputs and construction obligations, including consideration of green star requirements and ABGR where applicable in commercial construction, while assessing application and costsIdentify and manage risks related to novation and/or engagement of Consultants; review consultant agreements with Design Manager prior to novation and head contract execution to ensure scope of services are as required and fees adjusted if necessary to suit prior to head contract executionEngagement of and coordination with specialist consultants when requiredWork closely with PMs and Site Manager to ensure documentation provided in accordance with required timeframes and level of quality for obtaining building permits, tendering subcontract/supply packages and for construction.Liaise with the Project Manager and Contracts Administrator on design opportunities and risksOversee shop drawing coordination with site Coordinators assisting with procurement where requiredOversee site Coordination team and provide mentoring throughout the design life cycleTo be successful in this role, y ou will have:Experience in managing the design of technical projects through to delivery and handover;Great communication, and the ability to work with people at all levels, from client to subcontractors;Experience working on Health projects (highly regarded).Apply now, or to discuss further, please call Toby: 040 557 5556#J-18808-Ljbffr