Pre Construction Lead

Built Environs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Environs in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a skilled Tender Manager to lead complex construction tenders from launch to submission. You will establish bid strategy, governance, and deliverables while coordinating across clients, partners and internal teams.

You will manage the bid lifecycle, drive compliant submissions, and maintain accurate opportunity records in Greenhouse. Strong planning, communication and stakeholder skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience leading complex construction tenders, bids or submissions within a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of tender governance, risk management, estimating, programme, design, commercial and construction interfaces.
• Experience administering a customer relationship management or opportunity pipeline system; Greenhouse experience is preferred.
• Excellent planning, facilitation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and competing deadlines.
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication, with strong presentation, stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the confidence to promote Built Environs and develop productive market relationships.
• Proficient in relevant Microsoft Office and in-house systems, with a disciplined approach to data accuracy and document control.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of company and joint venture tenders throughout the bid period, from launch to submission and clarification.
• Establish the bid strategy, programme, budget, deliverables, responsibilities and governance plan, and monitor performance throughout the tender.
• Lead the development of clear, compelling and compliant submissions that respond directly to the client's requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Own and administer Greenhouse for Built Environs, ensuring opportunities, stages, values, probabilities, dates, contacts and actions are accurate and current.
• Prepare regular pipeline, tender status and opportunity reports for leadership review and business planning.
• Develop productive relationships with clients, consultants, partners and supply chain organisations to strengthen Built Environs' market presence and opportunity pipeline.
• Lead tender interviews, presentations, clarifications and post-tender negotiations in coordination with the relevant business leaders.
• Arrange client and internal debriefs for successful and unsuccessful bids, record lessons learned and ensure agreed improvements are implemented.

Skills

Tender governance

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Greenhouse CRM

Job description

• Building & Construction
• Other
• New Zealand - Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time
• Excellent team culture where great work is rewarded
• Grow your career with an employer of choice
• Commitment to your growth and career development

About The Role

• Manage all aspects of company and joint venture tenders throughout the bid period, from launch to submission and clarification.
• Establish the bid strategy, programme, budget, deliverables, responsibilities and governance plan, and monitor performance throughout the tender.
• Lead the development of clear, compelling and compliant submissions that respond directly to the client's requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Own and administer Greenhouse for Built Environs, ensuring opportunities, stages, values, probabilities, dates, contacts and actions are accurate and current.
• Prepare regular pipeline, tender status and opportunity reports for leadership review and business planning.
• Develop productive relationships with clients, consultants, partners and supply chain organisations to strengthen Built Environs' market presence and opportunity pipeline.
• Lead tender interviews, presentations, clarifications and post-tender negotiations in coordination with the relevant business leaders.
• Arrange client and internal debriefs for successful and unsuccessful bids, record lessons learned and ensure agreed improvements are implemented.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Relevant tertiary qualification in construction / engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction tenders, bids or submissions within a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of tender governance, risk management, estimating, programme, design, commercial and construction interfaces.
• Experience administering a customer relationship management or opportunity pipeline system; Greenhouse experience is preferred.
• Excellent planning, facilitation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and competing deadlines.
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication, with strong presentation, stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the confidence to promote Built Environs and develop productive market relationships.
• Proficient in relevant Microsoft Office and in-house systems, with a disciplined approach to data accuracy and document control.

Providing a better life

Built Environs delivers complex projects across Australia and New Zealand

that support how people live, work, and play. We achieve quality outcomes

safely through strong relationships, practical thinking, and trusted delivery

that provides a better life for the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about delivering design and building excellence, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic company, dedicated to providing talented professionals with the opportunity to develop their careers in a positive and rewarding cultural environment.

Built Environs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.