Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your Precontracts career in our evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We’re Wamarra, an Aboriginal-owned and operated civil and landscaping contractor creating meaningful long-term economic independence and career opportunities for Aboriginal people and their communities.

As a self-performing contractor, we work across a range of sectors, strengthening Aboriginal participation and engagement within the construction industry.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we’re building better futures, together.

The role:

As Pre-Contracts Manager, you will lead the pre-contracts and estimating function, driving tender strategy, managing submissions, and positioning Wamarra to win and successfully deliver projects. You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring tenders are commercially sound, competitive, and aligned with delivery capability.

You will oversee the full tender lifecycle from opportunity identification and bid strategy through to contract negotiation and project handover while mentoring estimators and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Your everyday:

• Lead the pre-contracts and estimating team to prepare high-quality, competitive tender submissions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders
• Develop tender strategies, manage risk, and ensure submissions align with commercial and delivery objectives
• Oversee contract negotiations, tender interviews, and project handovers to delivery teams
• Mentor and develop estimators, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture
• Support business growth through market analysis, strategic planning, and work-winning initiatives

Who are you?

• Extensive experience in estimating, pre-contracts, or construction management
• Proven experience managing tenders for civil infrastructure projects (ideally $20M+)
• Strong leadership experience managing estimating teams
• Excellent commercial acumen and risk management capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience using estimating software such as Expert Estimation (desirable)

A career with us

At Wamarra, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a purpose-driven team where your culture, career and community matter. Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, you’ll find a culturally safe space to develop, with genuine support every step of the way.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Wamarra.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: Feel supported from day one—with mentoring, leadership and hands-on opportunities to build skills, find your path and create a lasting impact with confidence. Upskill with practical, project-based training, individually tailored to suit your skills, experience and goals.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Wamarra. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our mob.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

As a business that exists to create long-term careers and lasting change for First Nations people in construction, we’re committed to opening doors for any individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine and championing veteran career transitions through Resolve - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.