At Gardner Vaughan Group, we’re proud of our reputation for delivering exceptional multi-residential and mixed-use developments across Southeast Brisbane. Our team is currently seeking a Construction Design Manager to join our collaborative construction department, where you’ll serve as the vital link between creative vision and practical execution.
The Opportunity
This pivotal role represents the construction department’s interests throughout the entire project lifecycle. As our Construction Design Manager, you’ll drive buildability, compliance, documentation management, risk mitigation, and program milestone achievement while ensuring design visions translate into practical, buildable solutions.
Your Impact
This leadership role will have you working directly with the Construction Manager and Project Manager, you’ll collaborate across departments to deliver outstanding results. Your expertise will be instrumental in:-
- Design Development & Documentation – providing critical feedback on design efficiency, value, construction speed, safety compliance, and quality outcomes
- Construction Phase Management: Ensuring compliance with standards, managing design deliverables, and identifying constructability solutions
- Stakeholder Coordination: Building strong relationships with consultants, cost planners, and project managers
- Risk & Cost Management: Identifying potential non-compliances, recommending cost-effective construction strategies, and tracking value management
- Quality Control: Reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with quality requirements and customer expectations
Your Experience & Attributes
The ideal candidate brings:-
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Proven experience in construction design management within residential or mixed-use developments – 10 years+
- Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and design for buildability
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant standards including NCC, BCA, AS, and WHS regulations
- Exceptional attention to detail, focused on compliance and practical design solutions
- Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with cross-departmental collaboration ability
- Confidence in leading consultant coordination from concept through construction
- Commercial awareness that aligns design outcomes with cost, program, safety, and quality objectives
- Leadership experience at a senior level
- A tertiary qualification in Architecture or related field
At GVG
We embrace the “best idea wins” philosophy through open-minded approaches and thoughtful disagreement. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, transparency, and positive engagement. Our “Think Safe Live Well” philosophy underpins everything we do, creating an environment where ideas are shared and team development is prioritised.
If you’re ready to apply your design expertise in a role that bridges creative vision with practical construction, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and help shape our projects that stand the test of time.
Submit your application with references to be considered for this exciting opportunity. For questions regarding this role, please contact GVG HR at jobs@gvg.com.au.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding application outcomes.
