Construction Production Designer - Dayshift Remote

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Construction Production Designer plays a pivotal role in producing engineered, compliant design drawings, roll-forming data files, and detailed manufacturing information. This includes detailed documentation for fabricated baseframes, roof structures, light gauge steel wall/roof framing, and non-standard structural components. Working cross-functionally, this position collaborates daily with Manufacturing, Design & Estimating, and Construction teams while coordinating structural engineering inputs.

Production & Technical Execution

* Produce engineered, complete, and buildable production design documentation compliant with building regulations, National Construction Code (NCC), and the company operating standards.
* Provide detailed structural framing designs and roll-forming data files to regional teams for fabrication and manufacturing.
* Model and detail baseframe steelwork, roof structures, steel stud wall/roof framing, and custom non-standard components.
* Offer design solutions that optimize buildability and installation efficiency.
* Respond promptly to technical queries, issues, variations, and documentation changes from internal and external stakeholders.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

* Deliver production designs adhering to company’s processes, project KPIs, and quality standards.
* Provide evidence of self-checking documentation to validate accuracy against company policies and guidelines.
* Comply with ISO9001-aligned information management systems and document control practices.
* Ensure design outputs satisfy safety, quality, value, governance, and risk mitigation requirements.

Collaboration & Relationships

* Collaborate closely on a daily basis with Manufacturing, Design & Estimating, and Construction teams.
* Liaise with external consultants and coordinate structural engineering inputs as needed.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships across the business in alignment with company values.

Commercial & Operational Excellence

* Manage allocated design tasks and resources efficiently to meet time, budget, and quality KPIs.
* Support business improvement strategies and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Governance

* Comply with all HSE directions, life-saving rules, and legislative requirements.
* Report any workplace hazards or safety/environmental incidents immediately.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of company information and adhere to corporate management systems.

Requirements

* Education: Tertiary degree in Architecture, Building Design, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Revit Certification: Certification or formal qualification in the use of Autodesk Revit.
* Revit Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit (Intermediate to Advanced level).
* Industry Standards: Demonstrated understanding of the Australian National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards.
* Offshore Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working offshore for Australian companies.
* Technical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of building regulations, construction methods, and structural engineering principles.
* Specialized Software: Familiarity with light gauge steel framing software.

Preferred

* Minimum 5 years of overall drafting experience, with at least 2 years focused on structural drafting for small-scale or modular buildings.
* Prior experience or background within the modular building industry.
* Awareness of 3D modeling integration with estimating platforms (preferably CostX).
* Knowledge of AutoCAD (training can be provided).
* Experience working under ISO9001 quality management systems.

What You’ll Bring

* Fast Turnaround Ability: Proven capability to deliver high-quality, precise drawings under fast-paced timelines and tight deadlines.
* Communication Skills: Professional, clear, and concise verbal and written communication skills.
* Interpersonal Agility: Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Rapid Adaptability: High aptitude for learning new software, digital tools, systems, and procedures quickly.
* Proactive Mindset: A positive attitude and proactive commitment to workplace safety, continuous learning, and continuous process improvement.