As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead our estimating and pre-construction activities while acting as the key link between our commercial and operational teams.

The Role

This is not a traditional estimating role.

You will take ownership of the complete pre-construction process - from receipt of tender documentation through to the successful handover of awarded projects to our delivery teams.

Working closely with our Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Directors, you will ensure every tender is commercially competitive, technically accurate and professionally presented.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Management

Review tender enquiries, drawings and specifications.

Develop tender strategies and submission programmes.
Allocate measurement packages to the Quantity Surveying team.
Ensure all project scope is accurately measured and included.
Manage tender deadlines and deliver high-quality submissions.
Estimating and Commercial

Prepare detailed cost estimates.

Build labour and productivity calculations.
Obtain and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Prepare preliminaries and pricing schedules.
Assess commercial risks and opportunities.
Recommend margins and pricing strategies.
Technical Review

Review drawings and specifications for completeness.

Identify discrepancies, omissions and design risks.
Prepare Requests for Information (RFI’s).
Identify value engineering opportunities.
Ensure tenders comply with project specifications and employer requirements.
Procurement Support

Assist in developing procurement strategies.

Identify long-lead materials.
Review supplier capabilities.
Support subcontractor selection.
Project Handover
Prepare comprehensive handover packs including:

Tender assumptions.

Clarifications and exclusions.
Supplier quotations.
Procurement recommendations.
Labour allowances.
Budget information.
Commercial risks.
Programme assumptions.

Ensure operational teams have a complete understanding of the project before mobilisation.

Continuous Improvement

Maintain estimating databases.
Develop standard labour outputs and productivity benchmarks.
Record lessons learned from completed projects.
Improve estimating procedures and commercial systems.
Support the ongoing development of MBM's pre-construction processes.

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating, quantity surveying or pre-construction.
Experience within commercial fit-out, drylining, interiors or specialist subcontracting.
Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.

Desirable

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification.
Experience with procurement and supply chain management.
Experience working on hotel, commercial or large residential developments.
Knowledge of Maltese construction practices and suppliers.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business.
Exposure to major construction projects across Malta.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to influence company processes and standards.
Long-term career progression as the business continues to grow.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and help shape the future of a progressive construction company, we would like to hear from you.

Apply by sending your CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience.

Pre-Construction Manager

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