Assistant Preconstruction PM — Bid, Estimating & Coordination

Unispace Global Pty; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Paid holiday leave

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Unispace is a global design‑build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects with over 500 people across four continents. The Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager will support planning, cost estimation, and tendering in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure accurate pricing, robust pre‑construction programs, and seamless project handovers from bidding to delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in estimating, pre-construction, project coordination, or commercial roles
• Exposure to commercial fit-out or construction projects
• Understanding of subcontractor trades and tender processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of construction documentation, scopes, and revision control
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Project, and document management systems
• Degree or qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar (preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Construction Manager in planning and coordinating all pre-construction activities
• Assist with reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying scope gaps, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, ensuring scopes are clear, consistent, and aligned across trades
• Manage bid documentation, RFIs, addendums, and tender queries
• Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and project budgets during bid and early project stages
• Support the development of pre-construction programmes and procurement schedules
• Maintain accurate records of pricing, assumptions, and risk items
• Help prepare client presentations, proposals, and handover documentation
• Liaise with internal teams (design, commercial, delivery) to ensure smooth transition from pre‑construction to construction
• Build positive working relationships with subcontractors and consultants

Skills

Estimating

Pre-construction

Project coordination

Commercial awareness

Tendering

Cost planning

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Document management systems

Job description

Unispace is a global design‑build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects with over 500 people across four continents. The Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager will support planning, cost estimation, and tendering in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure accurate pricing, robust pre‑construction programs, and seamless project handovers from bidding to delivery.