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A$180,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yr

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About the Role:

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to step away from the day-to-day of site delivery, but still want to use your technical knowledge to shape winning projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading civil contractor in a pivotal pre-construction role, working on high-profile water and infrastructure projects across NSW.

The Role:

As Pre-Construction Manager / Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the front-end project cycle – from opportunity identification through to successful tender submission.

You will work closely with estimators, engineers, design teams and senior management to prepare compelling bids and robust delivery strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead preparation of bids, tenders, and EOI submissions for Sydney Water and Infrastructure projects
- Develop detailed project methodologies, staging plans, and risk assessments
- Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders during the tender process
- Review and refine bid documentation to ensure compliance and competitiveness
- Support value engineering initiatives to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions




- Contribute to pre-award client presentations and negotiations
- Manage bid timelines, deliverables and review gates to ensure on-time submission

About You:

- Proven experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar within water or civil infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive bid responses
- Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Commercial acumen and a solutions-focused mindset
- A background in Sydney Water or major water utility projects will be highly regarded

About the Client

- Step off the site – leverage your technical expertise in a strategic, office-based role
- Work on major water and infrastructure projects that shape communities
- Collaborative team culture with strong leadership support
- Competitive salary package and career progression opportunities

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Seniority level

- Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Employment type

Full-time

Job function

- Job function

Project Management
- Industries

Construction and Civil Engineering

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📌 Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Unify Recruitment
📍 Sydney