Pre-Construction Lead

About the role

Built Environs is looking for a Pre-Construction Lead based in Auckland, New Zealand. You will lead the end-to-end management of company and joint venture tenders, from launch to submission and clarification, and own the tender pipeline and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of company and joint venture tenders throughout the bid period, from launch to submission and clarification.
• Establish the bid strategy, programme, budget, deliverables, responsibilities and governance plan, and monitor performance.
• Lead the development of clear, compelling and compliant submissions that respond to the client's requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Own and administer Greenhouse, keeping opportunities, stages, values, probabilities, dates, contacts and actions accurate and current.
• Prepare regular pipeline, tender status and opportunity reports for leadership review and business planning.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, partners and supply chain organisations to grow the opportunity pipeline.
• Lead tender interviews, presentations, clarifications and post-tender negotiations with relevant business leaders.
• Arrange debriefs for successful and unsuccessful bids, record lessons learned and ensure agreed improvements are implemented.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction tenders, bids or submissions in a deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of tender governance, risk management, estimating, programme, design, commercial and construction interfaces.
• Experience administering a CRM or opportunity pipeline system; Greenhouse experience preferred.
• Planning, facilitation and organisational skills, able to manage multiple opportunities and competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with strong presentation, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Commercially aware and confident in promoting the business and developing market relationships.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in-house systems.
• Disciplined approach to data accuracy and document control.