- Family owned business with supportive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Dynamic and challenging projects with Tier 1 customers

MSA NT is a multi-faceted construction services and environmental contractor with over 25 years experience delivering small to large scale complex projects across the Northern Territory. We have grown and developed into an industry-leading contractor delivering challenging defence projects working together with Tier 1 customers.

As a result of our strategic growth and winning projects, we are inviting talented individuals to join the McMahon Services Northern Territory team, having offices based in Darwin, Gove, Alice Springs & Katherine.

What we offer:

Full-time position with an attractive remuneration for the right candidate. McMahon Services offers weekly pay, access to a range of employee benefits, career development opportunities, training and career growth.

About the role:

With the company showing continued growth, we are seeking a Bid Manager to join our Northern Territory team. Reporting to the Estimating & Procurement Manager with secondary line reporting to the General Manager, the candidate’s primary responsibility will be leading the bid team through tenders and owning the bid management process. This role ensures that the tenders are developed to a consistently high standard, meeting the expectations of McMahon Services.

This role is a full-time Permanent opportunity based in Darwin, Northern Territory. Relocation cost is covered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

- Management of bids/tenders to ensure they are developed to a consistently high standard
- Employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to help interpret and respond to bid/tender requirements
- Establish a strong relationship with the pre-contract team to ensure the identified opportunities are understood and pursued




- Devise successful strategies to develop winning bids/tenders, considering McMahon Services' operating and profit margins required
- Assess and address the technical and commercial risks relating to ongoing bids
- Optimise and manage bidding budgets
- Negotiate with specialist suppliers and/or subcontractors
- Oversee the team during the bid process, ensuring internal deadlines are met and bids are submitted on time
- Attend the handover meeting from the tendering to delivery if the bid is successful
- Work with the key members of the project team and the client organisations to obtain the information required to compile the bid

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will need:

- Tertiary qualifications in Building Construction or Engineering
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the building or civil construction industry or related industry experience with a demonstrated success in delivering financial targets, timeframes, planning and logistics management
- Strong leadership skills with an ability to lead change and develop/mentor staff
- Proven problem-solving ability, detailed orientation and effective inter-personal skills
- Experience in negotiation and client relationship building accompanied with a sound understanding of contract management and cost optimisation
- An interest in the sectors in which McMahon Services operates, couple with a willingness to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and legislation
- Proficient in use of MS Suite
- Defence bid/tendering experience (desirable)





As an employer who embraces equal opportunity and diversity, we strongly encourage female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For any person who feels they may not meet aspects of the selection criteria we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

How to apply:

If you believe this opportunity matches your experience, skills and work approach, and you are looking to join a construction company that embraces diversity and fosters its employees for long-term career progression, then send your application to [email protected]

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. This position is open only to those eligible to work in Australia.

About the business:

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations. As a national business, we operate from city centres through to remote locations and employ over 1,100 people across Australia and New Zealand.

Our breadth of services extends from demolition and hazardous materials management, through to civil infrastructure, building construction and services and major turnkey, multi-discipline construction projects. We operate across a wide range of sectors including resources / oil &gas;, heavy industrial, defence, public infrastructure, ports and marine and water.

McMahon Services is committed to long-term employment rather than just for projects. We are a family business and pride ourselves on our values of reputation, integrity, safety and excellence to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Our people are central to what we do. Our work environment is positive, collaborative, and open, and we operate as a team. We are firmly committed to looking after the success and wellbeing of our staff, from safety in the workplace through to professional development, ongoing training, and equal opportunities.

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🏢 Recognized
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