Senior Design Manager/ Contracts Administrator

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly meticulous and proactive offshore Design Manager / Contract Administrator to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between design conception and project delivery for Australian-based construction projects.

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end design coordination process—from initial client briefs through Development Application (DA) and Complying Development Certificate (CDC) stages, all the way to securing the Occupation Certificate (OC). The ideal candidate possesses a sharp eye for architectural detail, strong cross-discipline coordination skills, and a solid understanding of the Australian building regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Brief Coordination
• Align Client Vision: Coordinate architectural drawings with the client brief to ensure all design iterations reflect the client's requirements, budget, and expectations.
• Quality & Detail Control: Review architectural and engineering drawings with a high level of attention to detail to spot errors, omissions, and spatial conflicts.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Collaborate and clash-detect drawings across multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, Civil) to ensure seamless integration.
• Planning & Approvals Management (DA & CDC)
• DA Preparation: Manage the preparation of drawings, statements, and reports required for Development Application (DA) submissions to local councils.
• CDC Preparation: Coordinate drawings and compliance documentation for Complying Development Certificate (CDC) pathways.
• Consultant Liaison: Engage, coordinate, and drive deliverables from external consultants (e.g., Town Planners, Traffic Engineers, Heritage Consultants, Acoustic Engineers).
• Certification & Project Delivery (PCA & OC)
• PCA Engagement: Liaise directly with the Principal Certifier (PCA) throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Compliance Tracking: Proactively coordinate, collect, and review all construction certificates, warranties, and compliance statements.
• Occupation Certificate (OC): Manage the close-out process to successfully achieve the Occupation Certificate (OC) without delays.
• Contract Administration & Estimation Support
• Drawing Takeoffs: Perform accurate material and quantity takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings to assist with budgeting and contract administration.
• Documentation Management: Maintain flawless version control of all drawing registers, variations, and contract documents.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Design Management, Coordination, or Contract Administration, specifically working on Australian residential, commercial, or mixed-useprojects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or arelated discipline.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) and Bluebeam/Adobe for markups andtakeoffs.
• Experience with project management and document control platforms (e.g., Procore, Aconex, or Jobpac).
• Solid understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) / National Construction Code (NCC),
  
  

Local Environmental Plans (LEPs), and Development Control Plans (DCPs).

• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills (essential for consultant and PCA liaison).
• Strong attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote/offshore environment while maintaining high
  
  

productivity.

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