Role: Design Manager - Construction
Location: Dublin
Job Type: 2-year Fixed Contract - Full time

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Construction Design Manager to join our client’s growing team based in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.

What’s on Offer:

Negotiable Salary
22 days annual leave
No Bank Holiday work
Free Parking
Pension scheme after 1 year
Employee discount

Your new role includes:

Ensure the design of various parties is coordinated between design consultancy teams and the onsite trades and specialist subcontractor designers.
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.
Control all design platform submittals and RFIs. Ensure submittals are fully cooked before requesting approvals from relevant parties.
Ensure that Coordination status designs are rapidly moving towards Construction Status to avoid delays on site or with long lead in items.
Lead the Design team to ensure that no barriers arise unexpectedly, and any coordination issues are actively being dealt with and closed out.
Ensure that design is developed in line with procurement and construction requirements and the cost plan budget allowances.
To ensure that the Design fully accords with the defined specifications as detailed within the work package or Sub-contract documents as appropriate.
Assist with compiling BCAR certification

Experience you need:

A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in related subject (e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction)
You must have a proven level of experience in Apartments construction in Ireland.
You must have excellent commercial awareness
You must be aware of the technical submittal and design submittal process
You must have experience of procore or similar construction / design software
You must be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit software.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
You must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business services.
A forward planner, who identifies and resolves project challenges effectively.
You must be able to critically assesses own performance and performance of others.
Have an in-depth knowledge base and experience across all work stages.
Ability to lead, coordinate and supervise both internal and external teams.
Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have thorough knowledge of EU building regulations and construction technology.
Possess exceptional technical and construction detailing ability.
A working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial, but is not essential.

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