Pre-Contracts Manager

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia McConnell Dowell Constructors Full time
Pre-Contracts Manager

We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Pre-Contracts Manager to lead our pre-contract activities, ensuring the development of winning bid strategies and seamless project delivery. This role requires a hands-on approach to bid preparation, management, and client engagement.

With fresh leadership driven by passion, experience, and a vision for the future of our industry, this is the perfect time to join McConnell Dowell. Our centrally located, well-appointed offices feature stunning views of the surrounding area. Enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation, with easy access to local amenities and transport links.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Bid Strategy Development: Formulate and implement effective bid strategies that align with client requirements and enhance McConnell Dowell's competitive positioning.
  • Governance Oversight: Ensure all pre-contract activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and governance standards.
  • Bid Preparation & Management: Oversee all aspects of bid preparation and management, ensuring that submissions are timely, comprehensive, and meet client expectations.
  • Client Engagement: Act as the primary liaison with clients during the pre-contract phase, building strong relationships and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
  • Resource Oversight: Manage and optimize pre-contract resources to ensure full utilization and efficiency in the bidding process.
  • Commercial Oversight: Evaluate bids to ensure compliance with McConnell Dowell's risk profile and commercial goals, mitigating potential risks.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in pre-contract management or a similar role in a construction environment, with a strong client-facing component.
  • Excellent understanding of commercial principles, risk management, and tendering processes.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Sciences, Project Management, or Construction Management.

About Us
McConnell Dowell Constructors - Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support, and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people.

We have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.

We actively seek and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell Constructors directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.



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