DA10 EC DS Perth Tendering & Estimating - Bid Lead/Project Development Manager

Monadelphous Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager/Bid Lead to support pre-contract and tendering activities within our EC division. You will lead the development of competitive, high-quality tenders that position Monadelphous for successful project delivery.

You will partner with operational leaders, engineering, estimating, commercial and executive stakeholders to drive bid strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee end-to-end tender processes across major

Qualifications

• Leadership and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams.
• Experience leading complex tenders and securing major project opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of construction delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and bid activities across major construction projects.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering, estimating, procurement, commercial and operations.
• Support pre-contract activities including tender reviews and contract negotiations.
• Identify and manage commercial, technical and delivery risks throughout the tender process.

Skills

Leadership

Tender leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager/Bid Lead to support pre-contract and tendering activities within our Engineering Construction (EC) division. Working across a diverse portfolio of SMP, E&I, Civil and multidisciplinary construction projects, you will lead the development of competitive, high-quality tenders that position Monadelphous for successful project delivery.

Partnering closely with operational leaders, engineering, estimating, commercial and executive stakeholders, you will drive bid strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the end-to-end tender process. This role requires a commercially focused and outcomes-driven leader who can balance technical, operational and commercial requirements to deliver winning submissions across major resources, energy, renewables and infrastructure projects.

Why Join Monadelphous

• Perth‑based (Victoria Park) with occasional site travel
• Opportunity to support a diverse and expanding EC portfolio across SMP, E&I and civils
• Clear development pathway toward Divisional Contracts Manager
• Structured training, mentoring and long‑term career planning
• A culture built on safety, wellbeing and high‑performance delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and bid activities across major construction projects
• Manage multidisciplinary bid teams to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions
• Develop bid strategies, execution methodologies and project delivery plans
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, procurement, commercial and operational inputs
• Support pre-contract activities including tender reviews, commercial qualifications and contract negotiations
• Identify and manage commercial, technical and delivery risks throughout the tender process
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients to support successful bid outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement across bid management processes, governance and tender delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a Bid Lead, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar within the Australian construction industry
• Demonstrated success leading complex tenders and securing major project opportunities
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Experience across SMP construction, with exposure to E&I or Civil projects highly regarded
• Fabrication, modularisation or international project experience is highly desirable
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of construction delivery methodologies
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Full Australian working rights

Life at Monadelphous

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We're committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we've been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.