\"Shape the Future of Fitouts – Lead, Plan, and Excel with Amicus!\"
About Amicus
Amicus is an award-winning workplace design and construction firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Founded in 2005, we deliver end-to-end workplace solutions across design, construction, strategy, culture, technology and finance. We're known for our strong culture, commitment to well-being and investment in our people. Our activity-based workplace, hybrid model and 9-day fortnight support genuine work–life balance, while our growing project pipeline offers long-term stability and opportunity.
About the Role
As Pre-Construction Manager, you'll guide clients through the early stages of workplace transformation — turning vision into a clear, costed and buildable plan before construction begins. Acting as a trusted adviser, you'll lead the journey from concept through to construction handover, providing commercial clarity, managing risk and ensuring clients feel informed and confident at every step. You'll collaborate closely with Designers, Estimators, Sales, Consultants and Subcontractors to ensure a seamless transition into delivery.
Key stages you'll manage include:
- Detailed planning & compliance preparation
- Tendering & market pricing
- Construction handover
What You'll Do
- Educate clients through a structured design and cost journey
- Manage budgets, programs, approvals and documentation (IFC, permits, NCC compliance)
- Oversee consultant and subcontractor engagement through to handover
- Provide accurate cost reporting and commercial advice
- Collaborate with Sales and Estimating teams on bids and pitches
- Ensure projects transition into construction with clarity and confidence
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years' Project Management experience, ideally in a Design & Construct environment in Australia or the UK
- Proven delivery of workplace fit out projects
- Strong commercial acumen and cost planning capability
- Experience guiding clients through multi-stage design and budgeting processes
- Confidence using systems such as Procore, ACC, Excel and MS Project
- Qualifications in Construction or Project Management (preferred)
Why Join Amicus
- 9-day fortnight
- Meaningful projects that transform how people work
- A supportive, fast-paced environment focused on growth and learning
- A strong, stable business with a long‐term pipeline
What to Know
- We move fast and manage multiple projects concurrently
- You'll receive regular feedback and coaching — we value continuous improvement
Our recruitment process is thorough and experience-focused
Pre-Construction Project Manager in Brisbane employer: Amicus
Amicus is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth in a dynamic hybrid work environment. With a strong focus on leadership development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members while working on high-value projects in a collaborative culture that values flexibility and innovation. Join us in Melbourne, where your contributions will be recognised and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in the workplace design and construction industry.
