Design Manager

6 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand L T MCGUINNESS LIMITED Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

About LTM

LT McGuinness Limited is a privately owned building contracting company with a strong family culture. We have been operating since 1950, and are extremely proud of our talented and dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for over 25 years. Working with us, you'll see we do things differently, you'll become part of our whānau. Your wellbeing and safety is paramount; and the key to your success, as well as ours, is the opportunity for you to learn and grow with LTs. We have projects in Wellington, Auckland, Manawatū, and the Bay of Plenty.

About the Role

As Design Manager, you will bridge knowledge between preconstruction and construction, acting as the key interface between clients, consultants, and project teams. You will lead the design process across a diverse array of project types, including civic, commercial, and mass timber builds, ensuring design and buildability are integrated from concept to completion. Producing and monitoring Design and Procurement micro-programmes in alignment with contract programme.

Key Responsibilities
  • Procure, lead and coordinate the full consultant team from procurement through to completion of scope.
  • Produce and monitor design and procurement programmes in alignment with contract programme.
  • Oversee shop drawing procurement and technical reviews.
  • Provide buildability input into design, championing practical and innovative solutions.
  • Set up and manage key procurement pathways.
  • Facilitate design and buildability workshops, embedding lessons learnt into the LTM knowledge base.
  • Act as the primary client-facing representative for all design matters, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and confidence.
  • Operate confidently within the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) environment, driving BIM integration and digital workflows across all project stages.

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Practical experience in design management, ideally with design and build delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams.
  • Competence in planning and programming design workflows.
  • Experience with BIM workflows and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platforms.
  • Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.

Personal Attributes

  • A natural leader—self-motivated, driven, and proactive.
  • Humble, respectful, and culturally aware.
  • Punctual, honest, loyal, and trustworthy.
  • An effective communicator (including listening), with confidence in client-facing roles.
  • Flexible, dedicated, and methodical in approach.
  • Willingness to learn and share knowledge.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression within a reputable construction company.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.
  • The chance to work on exciting and high-profile projects.

All applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident or hold a valid work visa to legally work in New Zealand immediately. (Please detail your visa status as part of the application process).

Be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks relevant to the role.

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