Residential Design & Drafting Manager
Build more than homes. Help build a business.
LAP Construction is an emerging residential builder delivering high-quality homes across regional New South Wales. As part of a vertically integrated property group, we are building a scalable residential construction business with capabilities spanning land development, construction, and steel frame manufacturing.
We're looking for an experienced Residential Design & Drafting Manager to establish and lead our in-house residential design function.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future product range and creating market-leading homes for both owner-occupiers and investors.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will be responsible for managing the design and drafting process from concept through to construction documentation.
You will work closely with construction, estimating, engineering and procurement to ensure our homes are practical to build, commercially efficient and aligned with market demand.
This is a hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of our product range while establishing best-practice drafting standards across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine our range of single-storey, duplex and dual-key homes.
- Prepare high-quality construction documentation.
- Coordinate architectural, engineering and consultant documentation.
- Manage design revisions and respond to construction feedback.
- Improve buildability and reduce construction issues through better detailing.
- Develop and maintain standard construction details and drafting standards.
- Work closely with estimating to improve cost efficiency.
- Support product innovation and continuous improvement.
- Manage external consultants where required.
About You
You will have:
- Extensive residential drafting and design experience.
- Advanced ArchiCAD and/or Revit skills.
- Strong knowledge of Australian residential construction methods.
- Experience producing detailed construction documentation suitable for building approval and construction.
- The ability to coordinate architectural, engineering and consultant documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A practical understanding of residential construction and buildability.
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to refine designs based on construction feedback.
Why Join LAP Construction?
This isn't just another drafting role.
You'll have the opportunity to establish an in-house design capability from the ground up and play a significant role in the future direction of the business.
You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to building a modern residential construction business focused on quality, efficiency and long-term growth.
What's on Offer
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing business.
- Opportunity to shape future home designs and product strategy.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
- Be part of building a scalable residential construction business from the ground up.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about residential design and want the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing residential builder, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume, portfolio and a brief cover letter outlining your residential design experience.
Pay: $95,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
