Pre-Construction Manager: Budgets, Scheduling & De-risking

FORGE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FORGE is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to set projects up for success before the first shovel hits dirt. You will build budgets, estimate costs and manage the pre-construction program across multiple projects.

You'll collaborate with design, client relations and construction teams to ensure accurate costings, robust schedules and profitable outcomes for community-building outdoor structures across Australia. Strong estimating and budgeting experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction project management, ideally with solid estimating experience.
• Qualification in project management, construction or commercial management
• A genuine track record estimating on construction projects — you know what good costing looks like
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing a project budget end to end

Responsibilities

• Reviewing surveys and drawings to scope out the quantities and resources each project needs
• Building and Managing the project program
• De-risking Projects, coordinating approvals
• Sourcing and negotiating costings from suppliers, subcontractors and service providers to keep projects profitable
• Building detailed estimate sheets and Project Description Sheets (PDS) so spend is predictable from day one
• Locking in project budgets, giving Finance and Project Managers the numbers they need to run the job
• Getting hands‑on in design and client meetings, so costing and supply considerations are front and centre from the start
• Keeping clients and stakeholders in the loop with clear, consistent reporting
• Digging into completed jobs to find efficiencies and sharpen how we cost the next one

Skills

Years of experience

Cost estimation

Budget management

Education

PM / Construction / Commercial management qualification

Job description

FORGE is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to set projects up for success before the first shovel hits dirt. You will build budgets, estimate costs and manage the pre-construction program across multiple projects.

You'll collaborate with design, client relations and construction teams to ensure accurate costings, robust schedules and profitable outcomes for community-building outdoor structures across Australia. Strong estimating and budgeting experience are essential.