ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 45,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Job Description The Opportunity Join ACCIONA as a Design Manager for the Algoda Solar Farm Project, a pioneering endeavor in renewable energy infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage the design process for a significant project, contributing to its success from pursuit to delivery. As a Design Manager, you will utilize your strategic thinking, design expertise, and leadership skills to drive innovation and ensure project excellence. About You We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual with a solid background in design management and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. With a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation, you will play a key role in maximizing project outcomes and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. Key Accountabilities As the Design Manager for the Algoda Solar Farm Project, your responsibilities include: Defining the winning design strategy and securing the best-for-project design teams from the pursuit stage. Planning and managing all design-related aspects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful project outcomes. Administering design consultants' contracts and overseeing the overall design process in line with budget and program requirements. Leading and managing the design consultants to achieve safety, quality, budgetary, and time frame objectives. Fostering interaction between design and construction teams to maximize innovation and project success. Managing client and stakeholder expectations while supervising and mentoring project design management team members. Promoting ACCIONA's technical excellence externally and contributing to internal initiatives to enhance engineering and design management practices. Defining engineering scope, proposing design strategies, and managing design consultants' inputs during the tender process. Leading the Design Management Team (DMT) throughout the tender and delivery period, ensuring coordination across design disciplines. Setting up delivery design management plans, protocols, and processes to ensure compliance with project documentation requirements. Monitoring progress against design and construction programs, tracking costs, and promoting optimization and innovation. Providing support and technical assistance during Construction Phase Services (CPS) as needed. Actively seeking opportunities for self-development and promoting capability-building within the DMT. Monitoring implementation of training development plans and annual objectives/KPIs for DMT members. Promoting a behavioral-based safety culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Required Skills and Competencies Minimum Qualifications &/or Skills: Bachelor's degree in engineering. Solid knowledge of design management, processes, and tools. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and travel as required. Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. Minimum 5 years working as a designer in disciplines such as rail, road, tunnel, substation, renewables, geotechnical, or structural design. Proven track record of managing teams and delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects on time and budget. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the Design Manager position on the Algoda Solar Farm Project. Join ACCIONA and be part of a team committed to building a sustainable future through innovation and excellence. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022 & 2023 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
