Sydney | Senior Leadership Role | Competitive Package An established and highly regarded civil contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead its front-end project and tendering function.
This is a key leadership position responsible for identifying opportunities, managing the tender pipeline and ensuring projects are properly assessed, priced and planned before transitioning into delivery.
The Role
- Lead the preconstruction and tendering function
- Manage opportunities from initial review through to contract award
- Oversee bid strategy, estimating, programming and tender submissions
- Coordinate estimators, engineers, commercial teams and external partners
- Lead tender reviews, risk assessments and bid/no-bid decisions
- Review construction methodologies, project risks and commercial requirements
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry partners
- Identify value-engineering and alternative delivery opportunities
- Ensure a structured handover from preconstruction into project delivery
- Support the continued growth and development of the business
About You
- Proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager, Bid Manager or senior estimating position
- Strong civil construction background.
- Experience across bulk earthworks, remediation, demolition, roadworks, utilities or associated infrastructure
- Demonstrated experience managing complex tenders from initial prospect through to award
- Strong commercial understanding and ability to identify project risk
- Confident leading multidisciplinary tender teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
- A practical understanding of project delivery and construction methodology
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred
What’s on Offer
- Senior leadership position with genuine influence
- Opportunity to shape the preconstruction function
- Strong pipeline of civil construction opportunities
- Established business with an excellent industry reputation
- Competitive remuneration package
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation
This opportunity would suit a commercially focused construction professional who can bring structure, leadership and strong delivery knowledge to the front end of the business. All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
📌 Preconstruction Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Infrastructure People
📍 Sydney
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