Bid Manager

Core Talent
Cronulla NSW 2230Full time

Listed 22 Aug 2026

Bid Manager – Commercial Fit Out
Cronulla, NSW up to $140k 

We're working with a well-established commercial fit out contractor who are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of the tender function.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and a collaborative leadership team, this is an opportunity to work on complex projects while playing a key role in shaping future project wins. You'll work closely with the Director and senior leaders and delivery teams to develop high-quality submissions that genuinely reflect the business's capability and approach.

About the Role

This is an end-to-end bid management position, taking ownership of the entire tender process—from identifying opportunities and developing bid strategies through to submission and post-tender reviews.

You'll collaborate across estimating, operations and project delivery to coordinate technical, commercial and programme information, ensuring every submission is compliant, competitive and professionally presented.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full tender lifecycle across EOIs, RFQs, RFTs and other procurement submissions.
  • Develop bid strategies aligned with client requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Coordinate internal teams, consultants and subcontractors to produce high-quality submissions.
  • Review tender documentation, contracts and specifications to identify risks and key deliverables.
  • Prepare compelling written responses and supporting documentation.
  • Manage multiple concurrent bids while meeting strict submission deadlines.
  • Maintain and improve capability statements, project case studies and bid content libraries.
  • Analyse tender outcomes and implement continuous improvements.
  • Support business development initiatives and identify new opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry stakeholders.
  • Work with GC21 contract frameworks.

About You

  • 4+ years' experience in bid management within construction, fit out or a related industry.
  • Proven experience managing complex tenders from opportunity assessment through to submission.
  • Strong understanding of GC21 contracts.
  • Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify contractual risks.
  • Confident working closely with operational teams to translate technical information into compelling submissions.
  • Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Up to $140k 
  • Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
  • Genuine ownership of the bid function with direct access to senior leadership
  • Work on diverse and technically interesting construction projects.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with minimal bureaucracy
  • Ongoing professional development and genuine long-term career progression

If you believe you're a good fit for this role - please get in touch with Fraser Malloy at Core talent on 0468 518 664 or send your resume to fraser.malloy@coretalent.com.au

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Consultant

fraser.malloy@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-27957
Profession:ConstructionEstimator

ConstructionManagement

ConstructionPlanning & Scheduling

ConstructionProject Management

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 23rd Aug, 2026