Preconstruction Manager

Redpath Partners; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners in Auckland seeks an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to own projects from concept through construction commencement. You will coordinate across clients, consultants, commercial teams and delivery personnel to shape strategies and secure new work.

You will lead ECI and pre-construction, manage tenders, oversee cost planning, and drive value engineering while supporting mobilisation and delivery planning. This role offers high visibility and strategic influence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pre-construction or related roles.
• Experience delivering negotiated work, ECI engagements and competitive tenders.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, programming and risk management.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECI and pre-construction activities.
• Manage tender submissions.
• Oversee cost planning and methodology development.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Support successful project mobilisation.
• Provide strategic input throughout project delivery.

Skills

Pre-construction

Project management

Estimating

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Procurement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

The Company

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded construction business with an established presence in the New Zealand market and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects. With a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative leadership team, the business continues to win repeat work through early engagement, innovation, and excellence in project delivery.

The company takes a proactive approach to project planning and sees pre-construction as a critical driver of project success. As a result, this role is highly visible within the business and offers genuine influence over both project outcomes and future growth.

The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of projects from concept through to construction commencement. Sitting at the intersection of clients, consultants, commercial teams and delivery personnel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project strategies, securing new work, and ensuring projects are thoroughly planned before breaking ground.

Your responsibilities will include leading ECI and pre-construction activities, managing tender submissions, overseeing cost planning and methodology development, facilitating stakeholder workshops, identifying value engineering opportunities, and supporting successful project mobilisation. You'll also provide strategic input throughout project delivery, helping project teams navigate complex challenges and optimise outcomes.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking, client engagement, project strategy and construction expertise into one highly influential role.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• 8+ years' experience within pre-construction, project management, estimating or commercial construction leadership.
• Proven experience delivering negotiated work, ECI engagements and competitive tenders.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, programming and risk management.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to influence project outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.

What's In It For You

• Join a business where pre-construction is valued as a strategic function.
• Influence major project wins and shape delivery strategies from day one.
• Work alongside respected industry professionals on complex projects.
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term job security.