Job Description
Design Manager Large market leading specialist Construction Company with significant annual turnover Large, complex and prestigious projects spanning various sectors in the industry Impressive list of existing clients made up of leading Main Contractors, consultancies & architectural practices with over 90% repeat business Excellent package and clear scope for career development Oradeo Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Design Coordinator/Manager to work with a Market Leading Specialist Contractor based in Dublin on a permanent basis with an excellent remuneration package on offer. The role of the Design Coordinator/Manager will involve the co-ordination of those areas of the design process on both preconstruction and live project(s) under their control to ensure that the project is built in line with the agreed design and that the design team produces required information to the correct level of detail and in accordance with deadlines set. Design Coordinator/Manager Responsibilities: Evaluate project information, review all documentation, understand project brief and identify deliverables/success factors. Assist in briefing of design team. Establish and maintain effective communication channels between design team and Client as required. Co-ordinate commercial and design teams and ensure a range of options is considered where appropriate. Contribute to Risk and Value Management. Manage design team and review and agree design programme, deliverables and cost parameters. Maintain information flow and oversee design team’s co-ordination and verification process. Provide advice and guidance on buildability of design proposals to design and construction teams. Monitor, manage and approve design changes in conjunction with Planning and Commercial Teams, ensuring programme and cost effects are agreed. Involve design team in supply chain and procurement. Identify need for and manage specialist contractor designs along with identifying and managing third party involvement. Contribute to ensuring safe design in accordance with CDM. Contribute to provision of “As Built” information and O&M manuals. Maintain BMS systems and compile design performance data. Produce appropriate design-related contract notices with reference to contract procedures and scope. Any other reasonable task that may be required by the line manager. Necessary Requirements: 3rd level qualification in construction or engineering with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role working for a recognised main contractor or subcontractor. Ideally, the Design Coordinator will be a qualified Structural Engineer. Working knowledge of equipment and systems. Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality. Good communication skills. Ability to develop friendly and professional customer-focused relations with others. Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance. Confidence and ability to manage sub-contractors. Flexible and dynamic. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook. #J-18808-Ljbffr