Pre-Construction Manager: Lead Tendering & Strategy

Built Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Additional leave

Discounts & cashback

Training opportunities

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Built Australia, based in Perth, is seeking an experienced senior professional to lead the front end of projects within our new business strategy and conversion team. The role focuses on tendering, pre-construction activities and securing major opportunities.

You will partner with estimating, design and delivery teams, clients and consultants to shape how projects come to life. Success comes from delivering commercially sound tenders, strong client relationships and innovative risk management.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in pre-construction, construction management or senior project leadership roles.
• Track record of leading successful tenders and securing major projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, pricing strategies and contract negotiation.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through the bid phase.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and client-focused commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end tendering and pre-construction activities.
• Develop winning bid strategies with estimating teams to refine pricing and improve competitiveness.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants and stakeholders to build relationships, shape solutions and secure new opportunities.
• Identify risks early and implement smart construction methodologies to strengthen project viability and delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to commercial strategies, including value engineering and contract negotiations, to achieve the best project outcomes.

Skills

Tendering leadership

Pre-construction

Senior project leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Pricing strategy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction/Engineering

Job description

Built Australia, based in Perth, is seeking an experienced senior professional to lead the front end of projects within our new business strategy and conversion team. The role focuses on tendering, pre-construction activities and securing major opportunities.

You will partner with estimating, design and delivery teams, clients and consultants to shape how projects come to life. Success comes from delivering commercially sound tenders, strong client relationships and innovative risk management.