Pre-Construction Project Manager

About this role

"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:

• **Concept design & initial budgeting**
• **Detailed planning & compliance preparation**
• **Design development & cost refinement**
• **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...