Construction - Design/Technical Manager
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Job Description- 3542022705078;-6.27092981338501;Co. Dublin ,
The role and responsibility of a Design Manager (DM) is to manage/ lead two large project teams to produce design information which is:
Fully coordinate between all Consultants and Contractors.Fully compliant with the Tender Specifications and ER’s.
Fully compliant with current legislation and regulation.
Within budget and buildable.
Delivered on programme.
The DM plays a fundamental part in the successful delivery of the project alongside the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor – The Project Delivery Team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:The Design Manager must be capable of working across two live projects and one at pre-construction stage. This will include the management and mentoring of the Project Design Coordinator(s) and Document Controller(s) – both of which directly report to the DM.
The DM must promote continual improvement, apply and enforce company procedures and assist the Design Coordinator/ Document Controller with their career progression.
Demonstrate determination, drive and dedication in their daily and overall approach to the project. The DM will be in weekly communication with Senior Consultants, Project Clients and Stakeholders. Drive, Initiative, Control, Negotiation and Communication are essential skills required to master this role.
Engage in Pre-Construction Activity – Analysing and de-risking the tender package with the Estimating Department. Design related opportunities, risks and costs are to be identified and communicated to the team thus simplifying project delivery.
Manage the production of Deign with commercial, contractual, programme/ time awareness and technical expertise. “Is it within budget and is it buildable?” Seek value and investigate options/ alternatives at all stages of the design.Must have an ability to resolve issues quickly. Action, Responsibilty, Close Out Period. The DM needs to make decisions, most often instantly.
Must strive to eliminate Health and Safety risks not only within the finalized Design but during the construction process. Always consider and evaluate the method of construction during Design.
Assist with the appointment of the Design Delivery Team (Consultants and Contractors). The DM must produce/ edit consultant scope package requirements and distribute for tender. This package includes: Scope of Design Services/ Deliverables per discipline/ package
Design Programme/ IRSMilestone Payment Schedule
Design Responsibility Matrix
BIM Protocol
Drawing Examples – Interior, Kitchen, Bathroom, Wall Type drawings, Window and Door schedules. Set the precedent.
Must meticulously review/ read the Project Specification, Employers Requirements, Planning Report/ Approval, all Drawings and all other design associated tender documentation in advance of producing the “Design Risk and Opportunity Schedule”.
This schedule must be analysed with the Project Team at the beginning of a project.
One of the primary roles of the Design Manager is to produce, monitor and manage the Design Programme/IRS.- Sector:
- Not Required