Preconstruction Manager: Design-to-Cost & Schedule Lead

Formline Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Formline Group, a national Strategy, Design & Build partner, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Sydney to own the front-end process, align design and cost, and deliver accurate cost plans while protecting time and budget. This client-facing role requires challenging designs and driving the critical path with the delivery team.

You will work with design, estimating, sales, BD and delivery teams to scope projects, cost them accurately and coordinate all elements before site, ensuring a smooth

Formación

• 10+ years in preconstruction, estimating or construction management with a commercial builder or head contractor.
• Technically strong with knowledge of construction methodology, structure, services, trade sequencing and compliance.
• Accurate on cost with a track record of estimates and cost plans.
• Commercially aware: pricing trades and understanding contract terms.
• Design-to-cost experience on D&C or ECI projects.
• Program driven with preconstruction management across multiple projects.
• Strong communicator able to present to clients, boards, consultants.
• Willing to challenge designers, consultants, clients and internal teams.

Responsabilidades

• Own the preconstruction process from opportunity through to handover to delivery.
• Connect design and cost with architects, engineers and consultants; drive costs down when needed.
• Carry out site audits, ensure accuracy of cost plans and estimates.
• Set the program and manage the critical path across teams and trades.
• Present cost, scope, risk and design recommendations to clients clearly.
• Lead procurement and trade letting alongside the Contracts Administrator.
• Support head contract and subcontract terms, flag commercial risk early.

Conocimientos

Preconstruction

Cost management

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Herramientas

Costing software

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Formline Group, a national Strategy, Design & Build partner, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Sydney to own the front-end process, align design and cost, and deliver accurate cost plans while protecting time and budget. This client-facing role requires challenging designs and driving the critical path with the delivery team.

You will work with design, estimating, sales, BD and delivery teams to scope projects, cost them accurately and coordinate all elements before site, ensuring a smooth