About the Company

Ppl People are proud to partner with a market-leading commercial fitout contractor delivering some of Brisbane’s most impressive workplace projects. With a strong reputation for quality, repeat client relationships and consistently delivering high-end projects, this business has built an enviable pipeline across the commercial fitout sector. Just as importantly, they have created one of the strongest employee value propositions in the market. As a genuine employer of choice, team members enjoy more than 10 employee benefits, a 9-day fortnight, flexibility to work from home and the office, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. With experienced leadership, strong systems and a highly collaborative team, this is a business that invests heavily in both its projects and its people.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the front-end delivery of high-quality commercial fitout projects up to $10M. Sitting at the critical intersection between clients, design, estimating and delivery, you’ll take ownership of projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring each opportunity is commercially sound, buildable and positioned for a seamless transition into construction. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams across tendering, design development, procurement strategy, methodology and project planning. This is a highly visible role suited to someone who combines strong commercial and construction knowledge with excellent client-facing capability and enjoys influencing a project well before it reaches site.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead projects through the full pre-construction phase
- Manage tenders, submissions and pre-construction programmes
- Coordinate estimating, design and construction input
- Develop construction methodologies, staging and delivery strategies
- Review project scope,



documentation and buildability
- Identify commercial, programme and delivery risks early in the process
- Develop procurement strategies and engage key subcontractors
- Manage value engineering and design development
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
- Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure a seamless handover into delivery
- Support presentations, negotiations and client meetings throughout the tender process

About You

- Proven experience within pre-construction, estimating, project management or commercial fitout
- Strong understanding of commercial fitout construction and project delivery
- Experience working across tenders, design development and project planning
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify project risks and opportunities
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Confident working collaboratively across estimating, design and delivery teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership of projects

What’s in It for You?

- Work a 9-day fortnight
- Flexibility to work from home and the office
- Access to 10+ market-leading employee advantages
- Join a genuine employer of choice
- Lead pre-construction across high-end commercial fitouts up to $10M
- Work with recognised clients across premium workplace projects
- Strong and secure pipeline of projects
- Experienced leadership and highly capable delivery teams
- High level of autonomy and influence across projects
- Genuine long-term career progression
- Collaborative, social and people-focused culture
- Competitive salary package based on experience

If you’re an experienced pre-construction professional looking for market-leading projects, genuine flexibility and an employer offering significantly more than the standard construction package, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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📌 Pre-Construction Manager | Commercial Fitout (Queensland)
🏢 Ppl People
📍 Queensland