Join Preformance, an independent project advisory company that leverages technology, innovative thinking, and decades of real-world construction expertise to solve complex challenges and gain cost efficiencies while reducing and managing risk. At Preformance, we pride ourselves on our innate understanding of construction materials and methodology, ensuring a 'whole-of-project' perspective from the outset. This results in achievable designs with robust construction sequences and the correct planning necessary to deliver above expectations, on time and on budget.

By joining Preformance, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about challenging traditional construction norms and running projects that bring enjoyment and control to the client experience. Our team of professional engineers, architects, and BIM Managers intimately understand the design process and work to bring all parties onto the same side of the table. With a comprehensive range of design management services that can be customized according to individual client and project needs, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects that make a real impact.

As the Design Manager (Electrical), you will be responsible for overseeing the design process, ensuring that client briefs, budgets, and buildability are met to deliver optimal solutions. You will lead the design team, manage client and stakeholder expectations, and provide technical expertise in electrical design. Additionally, you will have a secondary responsibility for Sustainability, specifically focusing on NabersNZ assessments to ensure our projects meet high environmental standards. Your role will involve close collaboration with various departments, contributing to the development of a sustainable and innovative design approach.

The Preformance Team is made up of professionals from diverse technical backgrounds. We use this diversity to collaboratively support each other in the delivery of our projects. In line with this approach, the Design Manager will have a strong capability in one technical discipline and be able to lead technical design reviews of consultant’s documents or support in resolving technical issues on projects.

As a pivotal member of the Pre-Construction team, the Design Manager must lead by example and positively contribute to the team, championing the Company’s ‘Inside the Box’ culture, leading delivery of projects in accordance with the Preformance Management Process. This will directly and indirectly be contributing towards day-to-delivery, competitive strategy and leading to technically and financially successful projects with net margin target achievement.

The role of Design Manager will also support Preformance Sustainability capability. As a key member in the sustainability team the Assistant Design Manager will work towards achieving a Homestar & Greenstar accreditation, with the goal of ultimately leading sustainability for projects and preparing Greenstar or Homestar submissions for Preformance & Southbase projects.

If this opportunity ticks your boxes and you have relevant experience, Apply online today!

Please include a Cover letter along with your resume outlining how your experience relates.