Senior Preconstruction Manager

Unispace; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager in Christchurch to oversee commercial interior fit-out projects. This role involves managing the preconstruction process, leading estimating proposals, and collaborating with the delivery team to ensure project success. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Paid holiday leave

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Preconstruction process from Client Acquisition.
• Experience in Commercial Interiors or Corporate Fit-out.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial Interior fit-out projects from client meeting to pre-contract stage.
• Lead the estimating proposal and cash flow management.
• Build and nurture subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Unispace

Senior Preconstruction Manager

Christchurch, New Zealand

At Unispace, we are committed to transforming workplaces to meet the diverse needs of today’s dynamic global brands. Our agile, end-to-end approach is delivered seamlessly across borders, fueled by strong client partnerships and supported by insightful workplace intelligence and innovative technology.

We believe that everyone deserves to work in an environment that inspires productivity, fosters peak performance, and promotes overall well-being. Across our 48 global studios, we recognize that positive work environments cultivate open, collaborative, and supportive cultures, enriched by the contributions of independent and motivated individuals from all backgrounds.

While our core business revolves around strategizing, designing, and building workplaces for some of the world's leading brands, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize their growth and well-being through a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition program that includes rewards and recognition, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on mental and physical well-being.

To further support our team, we embrace flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options that empower our employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This approach not only enhances work-life balance but also allows us to harness the full potential of our diverse and talented workforce.

Role Profile

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager, you will manage commercial Interior fit out projects from initial client meeting through the pre contract stage. This will include working with design development, estimating, technical evaluation, assembling documentation for tenders, contract agreement up to the point of hand over to the Delivery team who will undertake the build process thereafter.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing, and submittal of proposal
• Thoroughly review plans, drawings and specifications and develop deep understanding of all materials, labor and time required to complete the project.
• Collaborate with Delivery team in planning phases prior to project initiation
• Review drawings and provide comments to highlight potential constructability issues; value engineering opportunities; and accurate scope of work. Spearhead any corrections/changes needed.
• Effective cash flow management, and communication potential profit opportunities to the Project team.
• Conduct comprehensive subcontractor bid process to ensure all GCs are bidding on the same scope of work, project details, logistics, time schedules, etc.
• Ensure project schedules are robust enough for estimating and purchasing to occur
• Produce complete and progressive project budgets throughout the client acquisition process and as projects are initiated, and presenting these to clients based on their needs.
• Ensure project profitability, client satisfaction and quality subcontractors on each project.
• Build and nurture subcontractor relationships which put our client first

About you

We expect you to have a fantastic understanding of the Preconstruction process from Client Acquisition through to the point where work on site begins. You'll need to have worked in a Commercial Interiors, or Corporate Fit-out Business, or have highly relevant experience from another industry. As a Senior in the team you'll also be expected to mentor more junior team members and provide assistance to them as needed, but also potentially manage them on larger projects where you require support. This is a hybrid role based in Christchurch, and you'll need to be based in the nearby area to be considered for this role.

What We Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.

Join Us

If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page.