Manager - Design & Development (Melbourne)

To manage and coordinate architectural design, development planning, and execution of real estate projects, ensuring design quality, compliance, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end design development of residential/commercial real estate projects.
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, MEP, landscape, and interior designers.
- Review and finalize concept designs, schematic designs, GFC drawings, and working drawings.
- Ensure compliance with local development control rules (DCR), RERA norms, and statutory approvals.
- Coordinate with liaisoning team for approvals from authorities (Municipal Corporation, Fire, Environment, etc.).
- Ensure designs are aligned with project budget, timelines, and construction feasibility.
- Value engineering to optimize cost, materials, and space planning without compromising quality.
- Support marketing team with design inputs, layouts, brochures, and mock-ups.
- Attend design coordination meetings and site reviews to resolve execution‑related design issues.
- Maintain proper documentation, drawing logs, and version control.
- Strong knowledge of real estate design development and construction processes
- Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp (preferred)
- Good understanding of building by-laws, approvals, and statutory norms
- Robust coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering 8–12 years of experience in real estate design & development Experience in mid to large‑scale residential/commercial projects preferred Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r10tr