Pre Construction Manager

Randstad; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Geelong is seeking a Pre Construction Manager to lead the estimating effort for commercial projects. You will prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive estimates, analyze plans and specifications, and collaborate with project managers and subcontractors.

Working closely with the Estimating team, you will dissect construction programmes, write methodologies, and assist scheduling and compliance.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Construction Management.
• Experience as a Project Manager or Pre Construction Manager in the Commercial Construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, materials, and local regulations.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Willing attitude to lead and develop further in the business.

Responsibilities

• Write construction methodology in collaboration with Estimating team.
• Construct the bid process, write scope of works, identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects and vendors.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and evaluate project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

This business is an award winning, Commercial Head Contractor, working primarily across Institutional & Government projects up to $50m across Melbourne & Regional Victoria.
This business has a low turnover of employees due to their continuous development and career progression plans, regular salary reviews and growing projects to ensure their employees truly feel valued and appreciated.

The Role

Joining as the sole Pre Construction Manager, you'll be a key player in our business.

You'll be responsible for preparing detailed, accurate, and competitive estimates for a variety of commercial projects. Your ability to analyse plans, evaluate specifications, and collaborate with project managers and subcontractors will be critical.
This role will be working closely with the Estimating team to dissect construction programmes, write methodology and help assist scheduling and managing compliance.
You will also work alongside project delivery to establish site plans, walk through programme specifics with Project Management.

Key responsibilities will include:

Working alongside the Estimating team to write construction methodology.

• Constructing the bid process, writing scope of works, identifying value engineering opportunities.

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, architects, and vendors.

Collaborating with Project Managers to identify and evaluate project risks and opportunities.

Location: Geelong

Pre Construction Manager

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant degree in Construction Management
• Demonstrative experience as a Project Manager or Pre Construction Manager in the Commercial Construction industry.
• A strong understanding of construction methodology, materials, and local regulations.
• Strong construction knowledge, demonstrative experience as a Project Manager.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A willing attitude to lead and develop further in the business

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.