An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tender / Precontracts Manager to join a well-established and growing civil construction contractor based in Orange, NSW, delivering complex projects across the mining, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors.
This business has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale projects nationally and is continuing to expand its project pipeline with Tier 1 and major industry clients across Australia.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will play a critical part in driving successful tender outcomes and managing the full precontracts function across the business.

The Role
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to an experienced Tender, Bid or Precontracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of managing multiple tenders concurrently while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.

You will oversee the full tender lifecycle from EOIs and submissions through to contract award and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage end-to-end tender submissions and precontracts activities
- Review RFQs, RFTs, scopes of works and contract documentation
- Develop commercial strategies and identify contractual and operational risks
- Coordinate internal stakeholders across estimating, operations and engineering teams
- Prepare and review tender qualifications, departures and clarifications
- Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate and delivered within deadlines




- Lead and mentor the tendering team while improving systems and processes
- Support contract negotiations and pre-award discussions
- Manage the transition from precontracts into project delivery

About You

- Proven experience in Tender Management, Precontracts or Bid Leadership within civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, mining or resources
- Experience managing and mentoring tendering or estimating teams
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
- Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders in a high-volume environment
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Relevant qualifications in Construction, Engineering or Business are advantageous

Why Apply?

- Join a growing and highly respected contractor with a solid pipeline of work
- Senior leadership exposure and genuine influence across the business
- Opportunity to lead major tenders across large-scale projects
- Long-term career growth and stability
- Attractive salary package on offer

A relocation package may be available for the right candidate seeking to relocate to Orange, NSW. Please note, full Australian working rights are required.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply now or contact Mary directly on 0412 107 751.

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-26460
Profession:ConstructionManagement

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 25th May, 2026

📌 Pre-crontracts Manager/Tender Manager - Regional (Orange)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Orange