Pre Construction Manager (client side consultancy)

Posted 07 August 2025
LocationBrisbane
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverProject Management Consulting & Development
Reference3951683

Job description

Our client is a globally recognised project management consultancy with a strong presence across Australia and a reputation for delivering complex, high-impact construction projects. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the QLD State Director, playing a pivotal part in the early phases of project planning and delivery.

About the Role:

As the Pre-Construction Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert in the front-end delivery of major projects across the Defence, Government, and Commercial sectors. You'll work alongside Tier 1 institutions, clients, and government bodies, taking the lead on scoping, costing, and shaping construction solutions across QLD and the NT.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead costing, feasibility, and planning of upcoming projects
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to shape early-stage project strategies
  • Prepare budgets, cost plans, and tender documentation
  • Provide commercial insight and value engineering advice
  • Partner with Tier 1 builders, consultants, and stakeholders to drive best-for-project outcomes
  • Support bids, proposals, and pipeline development
  • Lead a team of QS, Estimators & PMs 
  • 2IC to the QLD state Director 
About You:
  • Proven experience in pre-construction, cost planning, and estimating
  • At least 5 years in the above roles working with contractors or consultancies 
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Quantity surveying, or a similar field 
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement strategies
  • Background in Defence, Government, or Commercial sectors preferred
  • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and communicate technical information clearly
  • Willingness to travel to NT as required
Why Join:
  • Work with a high-performing national consultancy on landmark projects
  • Be part of a values-driven, collaborative leadership team
  • Competitive salary, strong pipeline, and career progression
  • flexibility and career advancement 
If this role is of interest, please send an up to date CV to [email protected] or call Brad on 0412422104 for a confidential discussion.