Pre-Contract Manager

About Monford Group

Built “from the ground up” and led by a hands-on management team, Monford’s success stems from its integrity, quality and streamlined processes. Monford is a leader in the construction industry, with an Australia-wide portfolio of projects in the Infrastructure, Resources and Energy sectors.

Whether for construction only, Design and Construct, or EPC, Monford is a one-stop shop with a hard-won reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, safely and sustainably, a proud reputation that is matched by our commitment to excellence in delivery and our customer-centric focus. 

About the Role

Due to our continued growth/success, we are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Pre-Contract Manager to join Monford team. Some of your key responsibilities will include;

• Ensure the continuity of incoming tenders, including the establishment of new client relationships and evaluation of upcoming public tenders.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end tender/bid process from leads to contract execution, ensuring regular review of the tender process to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement the pre-contracts strategy on a quarterly basis to align with the business strategy.
• Manage the team to compile bid submissions and ensure all documents issued to the client are presented professionally.
• Oversee downstream tender inquiries to ensure alignment with company procedures.
• Review contracts and negotiate favourable terms to align with Monford's corporate risk profile.
• Lead post-tender negotiations. Regularly report on the progression of tenders and proposals.
• Conduct a commercial review of bid submission proposals and ensure all risks and opportunities are identified and accounted for.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following; 

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role with 15+ years’ experience within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated competency in managing numerous tenders concurrently.
• The ability to understand client requirements and drivers to efficiently manage client relationships.
• High level of proficiency in estimating software such as, Expert Estimation, CostX, ProEst.
• A proven ability to understand both technical and commercial aspects of key project requirements.
• Ability to build and manage a high performing team in a high-pressure environment.
• A good understanding of current and forecasted market conditions and the ability to translate forecasted trends into the pre-contract strategy.

How to Apply

At Monford, our RIPPA values are the cornerstone of our culture and achievements. Resilience fuels continuous growth, Innovation propels technological advancements, Positivity embraces a 'can-do' mindset, Performance ensures efficient delivery and profitability, and being Approachable fosters respect, open communication, and a unified 'One Monford' culture. These values drive our collective journey toward excellence and continued success. If this sounds like you, then please submit your application, including detailed resume and covering letter, via the Apply button.

Monford are proud to offer long-term career path opportunities and those individuals who join us can look forward to an outstanding working environment, market leading remuneration, fantastic employee benefits with discounts from hundreds of leading retailers.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for these opportunities.