Pre-Construction Manager

Cook Brothers Construction – Queenstown, South Island

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form.

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we’ve built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading construction firms.

Our foundations are clear : innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

About the role

This is a key commercial leadership role where you will be involved in tendering, client relationships, contract management, and strategic business growth. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure every project is delivered safely on time and to the highest of standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership on commercial strategies, sharing expertise in methodology and buildability
• Contribute to buildability and methodology within the Pre-Construction team
• Prepare tender and construction programmes
• Support tender win strategies and pitch presentations to clients, including post-tender interviews
• Maintain and leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to support business growth
• Participate in pricing solutions to ensure value for both clients and Cook Brothers Construction
• Identify and foster a network of preferred clients for Cook Brothers Construction
• Develop and implement tender win strategies and commercial policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Engage early with contractors during tender preparation.

About you

A Business Degree or Diploma, combined with at least 6 years’ experience in the construction industry across roles such as Project Management, Site Management, Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management, forms the foundation for success in this role.

Strong technical writing and communication skills, paired with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key industry stakeholders, are essential.

Proven project management experience, coupled with strong negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of the construction industry and its key drivers, underpins your capability to deliver results. Confidence in leading and motivating teams, while contributing positively to a collaborative environment, completes the profile of an ideal candidate.

Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Project and Word are a must, as well as clear and professional communication, both written and verbal. Experience with CmBuilder would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high‑performing construction team. If you’re ready to connect people, drive results, and make an impact, hit Quick Apply to become our next

At Cook Brothers Construction, your health, safety, and wellbeing are our top priority. Before starting with us, you’ll need to complete and pass a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

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