Built for ImpactHarnest, part of the Mazzei Group, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead our end-to-end bid and tender function as we continue to grow across Australia.Working across government, community, social, affordable, Specialist Disability Accommodation and First Nations housing, you'll bring structure, clarity and commercial thinking to a portfolio of concurrent opportunities - helping Harnest secure projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.Based in Hawthorn and reporting to the Sales Director, you'll work closely with senior leaders across Estimating, Design, Construction, Procurement and Project Management Office.What You'll DoLead bids, expressions of interest and tenders from opportunity identification through to submission and internal handoverCoordinate inputs across Estimating, Design, Construction, Procurement, PMO and LegalManage tender programs, deadlines, risks, actions and stakeholder responsibilitiesReview tender, contract and technical documentation to identify key requirements, obligations and delivery risksWrite and edit clear, compelling and fully compliant tender submissionsResearch market opportunities and continuously improve Harnest's bid library, templates and tender processesWhat You'll BringAt least four years' experience in bid management, bid writing or a related construction or design roleStrong written communication,



research and tender coordination capabilitiesDemonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders, workstreams and competing deadlinesThe ability to review tender and contract documentation and identify commercial and delivery risksExcellent attention to detail, organisation and accountabilityA cooperative approach and the confidence to drive actions across multidisciplinary teamsThe initiative to shape and improve a developing bid functionA qualification in property, construction, architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experienceExperience in government or community housing, construction, architecture, design, ECI or negotiated procurement will be highly regarded.
Formal project management training or qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or AIPM accreditation would also be advantageous.Why Join Harnest?
Take ownership of a growing bid and tender functionSupport Harnest's continued expansion across Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and QueenslandWork directly with senior leaders across the businessContribute to socially significant housing projects that create lasting community outcomesHelp shape the systems, templates and processes that will support Harnest's next stage of growthAt Harnest, we deliver more than buildings.
We create homes and communities that make a genuine difference.Harnest.
Built for Impact.
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📌 Bid Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Harnest
📍 Melbourne