At FORGE, we forge connections between people, place and nature by creating the most sought-after outdoor structures in Australia. Founded in 1970, FORGE has unlocked the power of the outdoors across Australia for over five decades.
Our evolution has shaped us into an award-winning, design-driven engineering team collaborating with local governments, landscape architects, and visionary developers to enrich landscapes and unite communities nationwide. We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of nature by crafting inspiring and connected outdoor experiences.
About the Role The Pre-Construction Engineer supports pre-construction managers by handling tender submissions and managing successful projects through the design and pre-construction phases.
Working alongside our design, delivery and client teams, you'll own the front end of each job. That means reading drawings, building estimates, running trade and supplier pricing, and shaping the program and methodology, ultimately preparing a thorough handover package for the Construction team.
Responsibilities
- Support pre-construction phases: Collaborating with design, consultants, and handover documentation.
- Drive estimating and supplier engagement: Secure competitive bids and prepare costings.
- Support project delivery: Assist with contracts, schedules, and reporting.
- Manage risks and exceptions:
Identify and resolve potential project issues.
- Contribute to quality and cost control: Review tenders and support financial processes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in pre-construction, or project coordination within the construction industry.
- Strong and practical understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
- Demonstrated experience in estimating and take-offs
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, obtain competitive quotes, and analyse costs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in project management principles and relevant software
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
- Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Why FORGE?
We're Team 1st, and we're all in to win. We create awesome projects, awesome products and awesome client experiences — and we go one degree more to get there. Quality isn't just a goal for us, it's a mindset. Join FORGE and you'll be working alongside a genuinely collaborative crew, on projects that unlock the outdoors for communities right across Australia.
If you are thrive on complex challenges and team-oriented success, we want to hear from you!
📌 Project / Pre-Construction Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 FORGE
📍 Sydney