Expressions of Interest : Design Manager - Structural, Auckland & Christchurch

Expressions of Interest : Design Manager - Structural, Auckland & Christchurch

We are on the lookout for the best talent across NZ to join Preformance.

Does Preformance sound like the right place for you?

Join Preformance, an independent project advisory company that leverages technology, innovative thinking, and decades of real-world construction expertise to solve complex challenges and gain cost efficiencies while reducing and managing risk. At Preformance, we pride ourselves on our innate understanding of construction materials and methodology, ensuring a 'whole-of-project' perspective from the outset. This results in achievable designs with robust construction sequences and the correct planning necessary to deliver above expectations, on time and on budget.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

By joining Preformance, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about challenging traditional construction norms and running projects that bring enjoyment and control to the client experience. Our team of professional engineers, architects, and BIM Managers intimately understand the design process and work to bring all parties onto the same side of the table. With a comprehensive range of design management services that can be customized according to individual client and project needs, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects that make a real impact.

About the role :

As the Design Manager (Structural), you will be responsible for managing the design process, ensuring that client briefs, budgets, and buildability are met to deliver optimal solutions. You will lead the design team, manage client and stakeholder expectations, and provide technical expertise in structural design. Your role will involve close collaboration with various departments, contributing to the development of innovative and efficient design solutions. You will also be expected to provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

The Preformance Team is made up of professionals from diverse technical backgrounds. We use this diversity to collaboratively support each other in the delivery of our projects. In line with this approach, the Design Manager will have a strong capability in one technical discipline and be able to lead technical design reviews of consultants’ documents or support in resolving technical issues on projects.

As a pivotal member of the Pre-Construction team, the Design Manager must lead by example and positively contribute to the team, championing the Company’s ‘Inside the Box’ culture, leading delivery of projects in accordance with the Preformance Management Process. This will directly and indirectly contribute towards day-to-day delivery, competitive strategy, and leading to technically and financially successful projects with net margin target achievement.

The role of Design Manager will also support Preformance’s sustainability capability. As a key member of the sustainability team, the Design Manager will work towards achieving Homestar & Greenstar accreditation, with the goal of ultimately leading sustainability efforts for projects and preparing Greenstar or Homestar submissions for Preformance & Southbase projects.

You will have :

• Degree Qualified in Architecture / Engineering
• Professional Qualification (Architectural Registration or Chartered Professional Engineer) is desirable
• Experience : 6-10+ years as an Architect or Engineer in commercial construction
• Commercial Acumen : Able to drive viable design solutions which are lowest cost. Able to deliver professional services within given scope and fee constraints and assist in the resolution of scope changes or variations where required.
• BIM : Competent in the use of Revit.
• Communication Skills : Ability to work collaboratively with professionals from diverse technical backgrounds, facilitating knowledge sharing and supporting project delivery.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to tackle design challenges with innovative solutions.

Next steps

If this opportunity ticks your boxes and you have relevant experience, apply online today!

Please include a cover letter along with your resume outlining how your experience relates.

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