Developing and managing project schedules and tender programmes
Managing RFIs during the tender process
Identifying and managing project and tender risks
Engaging and communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
Ensuring tender compliance with legal, HSEQ, and regulatory requirements
Conducting site inspections to identify constraints, risks, and opportunities
Managing the full tender lifecycle and non-pricing deliverables
Leading contract procurement and subcontractor engagement
This newly created role works closely with internal stakeholders across Sales & Marketing, Estimating, and Construction Management, as well as external parties including clients, consultants, sub-consultants, building owners, and operators. You will play a critical role in setting the strategy and approach for each tender, developing methodologies, management plans, scopes of work, tender programmes, project team structures, preliminaries, and supporting contract and commercial reviews.
Ideally 5 years’ experience as a Pre-Construction Project Manager
Expert-level proficiency in MS Project and pre-construction process management
Strong understanding of construction law, contract negotiations, and construction risk management
Proven experience communicating with senior business leaders and executives
Proficiency in Procore
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
Previous experience across various construction roles (Cadet, Contract Administrator, Project Engineer, Project Manager) highly regarded
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong commercial focus
Strong capability reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documentation
Extensive functional knowledge of fit-out estimating, budgeting, cost management, methodologies, installation techniques, and lead times
Senior opportunity to lead pre-construction strategy and tender delivery across complex commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Highly experienced in reviewing tenders, submission requirements, and developing tender response strategies
Experience delivering projects in the $5–$10m+ range, including multi-level buildings
Ideally 8 years’ overall experience in commercial fit-out and refurbishment
Recent and mandatory experience in a Pre-Construction role within fit-out and refurbishment
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
The role is suited to a driven and commercially astute pre-construction professional with a strong background in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tender pursuits.
This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to join a growing organisation offering challenging work, leadership responsibility, and long-term career progression.