Preconstruction Associate — Design & Tender

McCormacks Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormacks Australia, a leading Australian family-owned building services company, invites a Preconstruction Associate to join our Melbourne team. You will support all aspects of project design and delivery, from planning and feasibility to tender preparation and Design & Construct delivery, reporting to the Preconstruction Director.

Working with design, estimating, projects and site management, you will advance projects from planning through to construction, ensuring compliance with codes and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Building & Construction, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline. White Card and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a Design & Construct, Preconstruction, Design, Project Management or related environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with project management systems such as Buildlogic, Procore or similar will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage preconstruction activities including project planning, consultant engagement, design development, tender submissions and project handovers.
• Review tender documentation, assess scope and pricing requirements, prepare reports and presentations, and support successful project bids and client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, designers, estimators and project delivery teams to develop design briefs, manage documentation, monitor budgets and programmes, and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, standards and project requirements while supporting seamless handovers and successful project delivery outcomes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Reading/interpreting drawings

Education

Building & Construction

Project Management

Architecture

Engineering

White Card

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Buildlogic

Procore

Job description

McCormacks Australia, a leading Australian family-owned building services company, invites a Preconstruction Associate to join our Melbourne team. You will support all aspects of project design and delivery, from planning and feasibility to tender preparation and Design & Construct delivery, reporting to the Preconstruction Director.

Working with design, estimating, projects and site management, you will advance projects from planning through to construction, ensuring compliance with codes and