Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Team: Delivery

Reports to: Head of Delivery / Head of Pre-Construction

About Unispace

At Unispace, we transform workplaces for some of the world’s leading brands. Our integrated approach brings strategy, design and delivery together to create spaces that inspire people, support performance and enhance wellbeing.

With studios around the world, we offer a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development and flexible working.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead preconstruction activities across our commercial projects.

You’ll work closely with clients, project teams and subcontractors to develop robust budgets, programmes and procurement strategies, identifying risks and opportunities early and helping ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into delivery.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and coordinate the preconstruction process across multiple projects.
- Review drawings for constructability, scope gaps and value engineering opportunities .
- Lead subcontractor tendering and bid analysis across all trades.
- Develop project programmes to support accurate estimating and procurement.
- Prepare, manage and update project budgets and cost plans .
- Present proposals, budgets and recommendations directly to clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Work closely with Delivery and Design teams to ensure a smooth transition into construction.




- Support project profitability while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

About You We’re looking for an experienced construction professional with strong commercial awareness and a proven background in preconstruction and estimating.

You’ll ideally have:

- 7–10 years’ experience in construction estimating and/or preconstruction , ideally within commercial projects.
- Robust knowledge of subcontractor markets, trades and procurement.
- Experience scoping, analysing and managing subcontractor bids .
- Strong budgeting, estimating and value engineering capabilities.
- A good understanding of building codes, health & safety and construction methodologies .
- Experience using Microsoft Project and construction/project management software.
- Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred.

Why Unispace? You’ll have the opportunity to take a leading role in delivering high-quality workplace projects for major global clients, working within an integrated design and construction business.

We offer career development opportunities, flexible working and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Unispace is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

📌 Preconstruction Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Unispace
📍 Sydney