Pre-Contracts Manager

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MCD PROJECT SERVICES PTY LTD Full time $160,000 - $200,000 per year
Pre-Contracts / Tender Manager – Civil Infrastructure

Location: Sydney, NSW

Salary: $160K – $200K + Super

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Civil Construction / Utilities

Our Client a mid Tier Civil Contractor is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to join their team in Sydney to lead their Tenders. This role is essential to the successful delivery of tendering strategies and leading a high-performing estimating team.

Why Join?
  • Strategic-level role with salary package of $160K – $200K + Super
  • Join a respected civil contractor with strong market presence and future pipeline
  • Lead and mentor a capable estimating team
  • Opportunity to shape commercial outcomes and tender strategies
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee pre-contracts function across major civil and utilities tenders
  • Guide tendering strategy and commercial approach (non hands-on estimating)
  • Lead, mentor, and train a team of estimators
  • Implement and optimise estimating and tender processes
  • Liaise with senior leadership to align pre-contracts activity with broader business goals
  • Identify key risks and opportunities in early project planning stages
  • Foster strong industry relationships with clients, partners, and consultants
What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in the civil construction/utilities sector
  • A solid understanding of Construction Methodologies and First Principles Estimating
  • At least 2 years in a similar Pre-Contracts or Project Manager Role on Site Delivering Civil Infrastructure Projects
  • Strong background in tendering, estimating strategy, and commercial planning
  • Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and implement effective processes
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Estimating experience is essential (non-operational in current role)
  • Engineering, construction management, or QS preferred but not essential
How to Apply

Apply via Seek or send your resume to: with subject line "Pre-Contracts Manager – Sydney".

Disclaimer

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks may be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

We only accept applications directly from candidates. Resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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