Build the Future with Comer Group Ireland!
We're expanding our team and looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead design processes on a major construction project in Sandyford. If you're a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex design elements, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Overview
The purpose of the design manager is to ensure the design of various parties is coordinated between design consultancy teams and the onsite trades and specialist subcontractor designers. There will also be a focus on ensuring the evolving design is the optimum solution for the Comer Group in terms of client brief, quality, robustness, and cost.
Responsibilities
1. Take ownership of the design management process and implement processes to ensure the progress of design moves smoothly from detailed design and tender stage, to contract appointment and construction on site.
2. Complete and publish a Design Management Plan.
3. Control all design platform submittals and RFIs. Ensure submittals are fully cooked before requesting approvals from relevant parties.
4. Ensure that Coordination status designs are rapidly moving towards Construction Status to avoid delays on site or with long lead in items.
5. Lead the Design team to ensure that no barriers arise unexpectedly, and any coordination issues are actively being dealt with and closed out.
6. Establish an agreed scope of services for all Design disciplines and/or Design Sub-contractors/Suppliers.
7. Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service by all supply chain members.
8. Manage all design reviews and coordination meetings; ensuring a fully coordinated design evolving in good time, with no gaps in scope or unnecessary delays in design progression.
9. Ensure that design is developed in line with procurement and construction requirements and the cost plan budget allowances.
10. Ensure that the Design fully accords with the defined specifications as detailed within the work package or Sub-contract documents as appropriate.
11. Assist with compiling BCAR certification.
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in related subject (e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction).
2. Proven level of experience in Apartments construction in Ireland.
3. Excellent commercial awareness.
4. Aware of the technical submittal and design submittal process.
5. Experience of Procore or similar construction/design software.
6. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit software.
7. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
8. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business services.
9. A forward planner, who identifies and resolves project challenges effectively.
10. Able to critically assess own performance and performance of others.
11. In-depth knowledge base and experience across all work stages.
12. Ability to lead, coordinate and supervise both internal and external teams.
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Thorough knowledge of EU building regulations and construction technology.
14. Exceptional technical and construction detailing ability. A working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Attractive Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate based on your experience.
* A robust pension scheme and free parking.
* Discounted meals at our head office.
* 20 annual leave days plus 2 extra company days for that perfect work-life balance.
* Exclusive access to the award-winning Palmerstown House Estate Golf Club and Trackman driving range.
* Special friends and family rates at Comer Group Hotels.
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