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Due to the growth in securing and delivering medium to large-scale projects, we have an opportunity for a Project Development Manager to manage the proposal from the planning phase of an opportunity through the preparation and negotiation phases to handover for our Downer Utilities and Energy business.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
This role requires a manager who has excellent communication and negotiation skills both with Internal and external stakeholders.
As a seasoned professional, you must be able to confidently capture a solution as well as provide a compelling offer to our customers, and simultaneously undertake the required governance to pass all internal gates, you will also need to display a tenacious, positive, work winning attitude and be prepared to go the extra mile in supporting the business throughout the tender process. The position can be based in either Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Perth.
THE ROLE
- Manage the full tender cycle in line with business strategy and procedures
- Prepare tenders in accordance with company procedures and levels of authorities, including sourcing all relevant information required for tender requirements
- Examine & review contract documents and drawings whilst overseeing any governance associated with opportunities based on risk and cost levels
- Ensure tenders are complete and submitted within the required timeframe and budget
- Support and assist in the development, implementation, and review of tendering procedures and systems
- Establish, with sub-contractors, terms and conditions of sub-contractor agreement
- Conduct site inspections to identify elements and issues before estimating works
- Consult with operational and estimating groups on appropriate construction techniques, productivity and methods, and on safety requirements impinging on costs
- Assist in contract negotiations and support Managers at post-tender interviews, as required
- Liaise with external bodies, clients, consultants, sub-contractors, and suppliers to develop bids.
ABOUT YOU
- Experience working in the power industry, particularly in the electrical transmission line & substation and/or distribution network sectors would be advantageous
- A sound background in project management or procurement who understands engineering principles and construction methodologies & has been across the full tender process
- A passion for leading and delivering on complex Design & Construction bids
- Strong influencing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Personable, credible, and pragmatic to work with various stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
- Personalised career growth working with an industry leader
- Competitive remuneration with ongoing training and support
- Autonomous working environment with hybrid working options
- Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
- Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.
For more information about this position please contact Michelle Hargreaves - Recruitment & Sourcing Manager ***************@downergroup.com
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