Assistant Preconstruction PM: Shape Winning Bids

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace in New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager who is organised and commercially minded. You will operate at the front end of projects, helping deepen pre-construction experience and support winning work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating pre-construction activities, reviewing drawings, coordinating pricing, managing bids and cost plans, and liaising with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in estimating, pre-construction, project coordination, or commercial roles.
• Exposure to commercial fit-out or construction projects.
• 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

Experience in estimating/pre-constr

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Document management systems

Job description

Unispace in New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager who is organised and commercially minded. You will operate at the front end of projects, helping deepen pre-construction experience and support winning work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating pre-construction activities, reviewing drawings, coordinating pricing, managing bids and cost plans, and liaising with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition to