Job Description
Bid Manager – Commercial Fit Out
n Cronulla, NSW up to $140k
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We're working with a well-established commercial fit out contractor who are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of the tender function.
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With a strong pipeline of secured work and a collaborative leadership team, this is an opportunity to work on complex projects while playing a key role in shaping future project wins. You'll work closely with the Director and senior leaders and delivery teams to develop high-quality submissions that genuinely reflect the business's capability and approach.
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About the Role
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This is an end-to-end bid management position, taking ownership of the entire tender process—from identifying opportunities and developing bid strategies through to submission and post-tender reviews.
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You'll collaborate across estimating, operations and project delivery to coordinate technical, commercial and programme information, ensuring every submission is compliant, competitive and professionally presented.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage the full tender lifecycle across EOIs, RFQs, RFTs and other procurement submissions.
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Develop bid strategies aligned with client requirements and evaluation criteria.
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Coordinate internal teams, consultants and subcontractors to produce high-quality submissions.
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Review tender documentation, contracts and specifications to identify risks and key deliverables.
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Prepare compelling written responses and supporting documentation.
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Manage multiple concurrent bids while meeting strict submission deadlines.
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Maintain and improve capability statements, project case studies and bid content libraries.
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Analyse tender outcomes and implement continuous improvements.
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Support business development initiatives and identify new opportunities.
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Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry stakeholders.
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Work with GC21 contract frameworks.
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About You
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4+ years' experience in bid management within construction, fit out or a related industry.
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Proven experience managing complex tenders from opportunity assessment through to submission.
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Strong understanding of GC21 contracts.
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Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify contractual risks.
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Confident working closely with operational teams to translate technical information into compelling submissions.
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Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
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What's on Offer
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Up to $140k
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Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
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Genuine ownership of the bid function with direct access to senior leadership
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Work on diverse and technically compelling construction projects.
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Supportive, collaborative team culture with minimal bureaucracy
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Ongoing professional development and genuine long-term career progression
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