Pre-Construction Lead

Pre-Construction Lead, Essendon Fields

Established in 2006, Modscape was founded by a team passionate about design, innovation, and sustainability. With nearly 20 years of experience and over 600 projects delivered nationwide, we create high-quality, sustainable homes and commercial spaces across industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality and transport. As the first in Australia to introduce robotic manufacturing in construction, Modscape is proud to lead the way in innovative, future-focused building solutions.

About the location

Based at our Essendon Fields head office and factory, this role places you at the heart of design-led, modular construction innovation.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Lead to play a key role in driving Modscape + Modbotics' tendering, estimating, and pre-construction activities. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring that bids are strategically developed, commercially sound, technically accurate, and aligned with client expectations. You'll act as the crucial link between clients, consultants, and internal teams, helping us secure projects that deliver value and minimise risk.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading tender response activities including strategy, scope review, commercial terms, and final submission.
• Writing and developing persuasive submission narratives, executive summaries, and compliant tender responses.
• Managing and reviewing estimating processes, BOQs, benchmarking, and cost reconciliations.
• Coordinating design development from concept through to production-ready documentation.
• Facilitating value engineering and constructability workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, including subcontractor engagement and negotiations.
• Managing preconstruction risk registers, contingency planning, and commercial recommendations.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams to clarify tender positions and present recommendations.
• Providing regular reporting on bid status, outcomes, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Contributing to the refinement of estimating templates, databases, and internal governance procedures.

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualification in construction, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in tendering, estimating, or pre-contracts within construction or modular sectors.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex bids.
• Strong commercial acumen and technical understanding of construction methodology.
• Excellent communication skills with experience writing compelling proposals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project systems.
• Experience in modular/offsite construction and professional body membership is desirable.

Please note that Modscape does not offer visa sponsorships; to apply you must have full working rights in Australia.

What we offer

• A full-time role with flexibility for the right candidate.
• A supportive, design-led studio and manufacturing environment where collaboration is encouraged.
• Competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience.
• The opportunity to grow with a company at the forefront of modular design and construction, leading innovation through robotics and sustainable practices.
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, where your contribution makes a direct impact on shaping the future of building in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace for all. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.