Design Manager

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Buildings team and play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary project delivery across a diverse portfolio of building projects.

As a Design Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations, project budgets and program requirements. Working closely with technical leaders, project managers and clients, you will drive design excellence while fostering strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.

This is a leadership role suited to someone who enjoys bringing people together, solving complex challenges and guiding teams through every stage of project delivery.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Lead multidisciplinary design teams across a range of building projects.

Develop and implement design delivery strategies, programs and methodologies.

Coordinate internal disciplines and external consultants to achieve project outcomes.

Develop and implement design delivery strategies, programs and methodologies.

Monitor project progress, quality, budgets and schedules.

Work directly with clients to understand project requirements and develop effective design solutions.

Facilitate design reviews, technical coordination and quality assurance processes.

Resolve technical and delivery challenges as they arise.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.

Support business development activities, proposals and pursuit opportunities.

Mentor and develop emerging project and technical leaders within the business

To be successful for this role you'll need:

Experience working within engineering consulting, project delivery or construction.

Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex building projects.

A strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to construction.

Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, risks and delivery programs.

Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills.

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Chartered status or equivalent industry recognition (highly regarded)

Working knowledge of BIM and digital delivery (BEP, CDE, model coordination)

Positive, can-do attitude, team player and strong work ethic

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

What we offer

We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards

Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

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Location

Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

• Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria

• Employee Status : Regular

• Job Level : Individual Contributor

• Travel : No

• Schedule : Full-time

• Job Posting : Oct 18, 2026, 6:33:24 PM

• Req ID: 260000HK

• Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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