Pre-Construction Manager
Commercial Construction
Melbourne
$320k - $350k package
With a very well-regarded 15-year journey in the Melbourne construction scene, this seasoned Pre-Construction/Estimating Manager is a driving force with a big reputation across the Melbourne market. His expertise spans education, government, health, aged care, multi-residential, and commercial sectors, breathing life into both new build and fit-out projects. Starting his career as an Estimator, moving into Estimating Manager roles and now in Pre-Construction Management, he’s successfully led estimating teams across various businesses, crafting a legacy of project procurement precision.
From $5 million to $80 million, he’s orchestrated project wins with meticulous attention to detail and a flair for creating winning project bids, with successful project outcomes.
As the Pre-Construction Manager within a large and well-renowned mid-tier 2/Tier 3 commercial builder, he masterminded a strategic sector shift, achieving a balanced portfolio split in the institutional/education/government sectors, running alongside fit-out/refurb projects. Managing a team of between 5-7 estimators, his strategy and leadership skills continue to win between $150M-$200M in new project wins, every year.
He is highly regarded by current and former team members, possesses strong influencing skills and takes pleasure from mentoring, training and developing Estimators – measurable in the number of Estimators who have progressed under his tutelage, and his long periods of employment with each of his former employers.
Experienced with Estimating strategy, growing and maintaining teams with almost zero staff turnover – this Pre-Construction Manger will help his next employer strategically target and win profitable commercial building projects across a variety of markets. His knowledge and know-how, and experience in the sub-$80M project space in Melbourne make him a leading strategic candidate currently available.
Whether your business is seeking new project wins in new markets, a more strategic approach to tendering existing markets, or a newer builder to the Melbourne market, this Pre-Construction Manager could add to your businesses win more profitable work, pivot into new markets, or help grow your businesses development in existing markets.
Reference: 11430152
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