Assistant Design Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

To support the design management process during the delivery of a construction project; providing support to Design Managers and Senior Design Manager on tenders. At this level, Junior Design Managers are given the opportunity to develop a broad base of technical and professional skills and knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Monitor and support the implementation of project specific design management processes and protocols
2. Assist PM/SDM in the procurement of design services by contributing towards the definition of consultants’ scopes of services and responsibilities
3. Ensure effective implementation and management of document control processes/design information relating to subcontractors and consultants in line with company protocols
4. Ensure effective coordination of the request for information process for the project
5. Find solutions for on-site technical problems
6. Develop a detailed understanding of the project scope and requirements, and the scope of services for all design related consultants
7. Liaise with client’s team, project team and other project stakeholders on developing an understanding of design issues, drawing reviews, and supporting the Project Lead in their decision-making process
8. Undertake design-related risk management reviews and workshops with site teams and input into the project risk register
9. Produce regular progress summaries of specific elements of the design
10. Contribute to contractor proposals and client and internal reports
11. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other areas of the Glencar Construction business to provide exceptional support
12. Work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
13. Co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all times
14. Any other duties consistent with the role of Assistant Design Manager as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience

1. Working towards a degree (or equivalent) in construction related disciplines or a similar field
2. Has a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience or industry knowledge in a relevant field
3. IT skills – proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
4. Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.

Competencies

1. Can demonstrate commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction process
2. Able to create and follow clearly written processes
3. Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
4. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
5. Ability to work well under pressure
6. Personable and effective team player
7. Open to feedback with a willingness to learn and improve
8. Able to work unaided where appropriate/demonstrate a certain level of autonomy