Christchurch, New Zealand Hybrid

Unispace is hiring an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager

Responsibilities

  • Support the Pre-Construction Manager in planning and coordinating all pre-construction activities
  • Assist with reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying scope gaps, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities
  • Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, ensuring scopes are clear, consistent, and aligned across trades
  • Manage bid documentation, RFIs, addendums, and tender queries
  • Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and project budgets during bid and early project stages
  • Support the development of pre-construction programmes and procurement schedules
  • Maintain accurate records of pricing, assumptions, and risk items
  • Help prepare client presentations, proposals, and handover documentation
  • Liaise with internal teams (design, commercial, delivery) to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to construction
  • Build positive working relationships with subcontractors and consultants

Requirements

  • 2–5 years’ experience in estimating, pre-construction, project coordination, or commercial roles
  • Exposure to commercial fit-out or construction projects
  • Understanding of subcontractor trades and tender processes
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of construction documentation, scopes, and revision control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and document management systems
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Nice to Have

  • Degree or qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar

Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • generous benefits package
  • pension
  • paid holiday leave
  • travel opportunities across our global offices
  • extensive rewards and recognition
  • career development
  • focus on well-being

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to perform essential job functions as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Required Skills
estimatingpre-constructionproject coordinationor commercial rolesconstruction documentationscopesrevision controlMicrosoft ExcelProjectdocument management systems estimatingpre-constructionproject coordinationor commercial rolesconstruction documentationscopesrevision controlMicrosoft ExcelProjectdocument management systems
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Unispace
Unispace transforms workplaces for dynamic global brands through an agile, end-to-end approach that includes strategizing, designing, and building workplaces. The company leverages workplace intelligence and innovative technology to deliver seamless services across borders.
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