National Pre-Contracts Manager

Roussos Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership influence

Development investment opportunities

Executive share scheme

Direct access to ownership

Career development

Five Flexi Days

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Jaytex Construction is seeking an experienced National Pre-Contracts Manager to lead its pre-construction function across South Australia and the Northern Territory, shaping the project pipeline and commercial strategy.

This senior role partners directly with owners and the leadership team, driving tender strategy, cost planning and contract negotiations on projects valued between $10M and $80M across government, defence, commercial and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading pre-construction, estimating or tendering in commercial construction.
• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale projects, ideally valued between $10M and $80M.
• Strong commercial acumen including risk, tender strategy and contract negotiations.
• Cost planning background (Quantity Surveying) highly regarded.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and develop teams and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction across South Australia and the Northern Territory from initial assessment through tender submission.
• Drive project selection, tender strategy and commercial positioning.
• Assess opportunities against business objectives, risk and viability.
• Oversee major tenders, estimates, cost plans and submissions.
• Identify commercial risks and value management opportunities to optimise outcomes.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with owners and Project Directors to strengthen the project pipeline.
• Enhance pre-construction systems and collaboration with delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop team members to support growth.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Estimating management

Contract negotiations

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Job description

Shape the future of a growing national construction business, influence executive strategy and help secure major projects across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

• Join Jaytex Construction's executive leadership group, with genuine influence over business strategy and growth
• Lead pre-construction across Adelaide, Darwin and Alice Springs, targeting projects valued between $10M and $80M
• Access development investment opportunities and an executive share scheme

The Opportunity

ROUSSOS Recruitment is proud to partner with Jaytex Construction, a growing national construction business delivering approximately $85 million in annual revenue, with FY27 revenue forecast to exceed $90 million.

Operating across Adelaide, Darwin and Alice Springs, Jaytex Construction has established a strong reputation for delivering projects across government, defence, commercial, industrial and mixed-use residential sectors.

The business is embracing builder-led design solutions, adopting new technologies and delivering an exciting pipeline of projects, including an 11-storey mass timber development in Bowden, an inner suburb of Adelaide.

Jaytex Construction is seeking an experienced National Pre-Contracts Manager to lead its pre-construction function and play a pivotal role in shaping the business's future project pipeline, commercial strategy and continued national growth.

This is a senior leadership appointment offering influence well beyond estimating and tender management. Working directly with the owners and leadership team, you will contribute to project selection, commercial decision-making, client relationships and the long-term strategic direction of the business.

Combining the systems and capabilities of a larger contractor with the agility and accessibility of a privately owned business, Jaytex Construction offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact, influence how the business operates and develop a meaningful stake in its future.

The Role

As National Pre-Contracts Manager, you will lead pre-construction across all regions, overseeing opportunities from initial assessment through to tender submission, negotiation and contract award.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading pre-construction and tendering activities across South Australia and the Northern Territory
• Driving project selection, tender strategy and commercial positioning
• Assessing opportunities against business objectives, risk and commercial viability
• Overseeing major tenders, estimates, cost plans, construction methodologies and submissions
• Identifying commercial risks, value management opportunities and strategies to optimise project outcomes
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key industry stakeholders
• Working closely with owners and Project Directors to strengthen the project pipeline and support strategic growth
• Enhancing pre-construction systems, processes and collaboration with project delivery teams
• Mentoring and developing team members to strengthen capability and support future growth

This role requires a leader who can think strategically while remaining closely connected to projects, clients and people. You will bring the confidence to challenge existing approaches, identify opportunities and make commercially sound decisions that support the broader business.

The Like Mind

You will be an accomplished Pre-Contracts Manager or Estimating Manager with a strong background in head contractor environments and the commercial capability to contribute at an executive level.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading pre-construction, estimating or tendering functions within commercial construction
• A proven track record delivering medium to large-scale projects, ideally valued between $10M and $80M
• Strong commercial acumen, including project risk assessment, tender strategy and contract negotiations
• Experience in cost planning, with a Quantity Surveying background highly regarded
• Demonstrated capability managing complex tenders from initial assessment through to contract award
• Established relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• The confidence to influence senior leaders, commercial decisions and business strategy
• Experience developing teams, improving processes and building organisational capability

Above all, you will be commercially astute, relationship-driven and entrepreneurial in your approach. Jaytex Construction is looking for someone who wants to contribute to the sustained growth of the business, influence its direction and help build something for the long term, rather than simply manage a function.

Why Jaytex Construction?

This is an opportunity to join a privately owned national contractor where senior leaders have genuine influence, direct access to ownership and the ability to contribute to the business's long-term success.

Jaytex Construction offers:

• Executive leadership influence:Direct involvement in strategic decisions and the future direction of the business
• Development investment opportunities:The potential to invest in developments alongside the business
• Executive share scheme:Opportunities designed to align senior leaders with the business's future success
• Direct access to ownership:An accessible leadership structure where ideas are heard and contributions matter
• Career development:The opportunity to develop people, strengthen teams and build future leaders
• Additional flexibility:Five additional Flexi Days
• Competitive remuneration:An attractive salary, bonus opportunities and staff appreciation initiatives

With more than 45 employees nationally, including 25 in Adelaide, Jaytex Construction continues to grow while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration, integrity, accountability and curiosity.

The team is passionate about continuous improvement, quality project delivery and making a positive contribution to the construction industry and wider community. With a clear focus on sustainable growth and developing its people, the business is committed to creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities.

For an experienced pre-construction leader looking for greater influence, broader responsibility, a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to share in the future success of a growing national contractor, this is an exciting next step.