Celebrating 40 years of operation in 2025, Joe Wagner Group (JWG) is a proudlyfamily-ownedcivil construction and rail infrastructure company headquartered in Toowoomba, with operations across Queensland, NSW, and expanding into WA. We deliver midsized civil construction services for infrastructure asset owners, constructors, and maintainers, including Queensland Rail, Aurizon, TMR, local councils, and renewable energy partners.
With strong relationships, transparent communication, and a valuesdriven culture at the heart of how weoperate, we are committed to building sustainable solutions that enhance the communities we work in and protect the wellbeing of our people.
At JWG, we live by our core values:
We are Ethical,Weare Reliable,Wego Above & Beyond,Weare Tenacious, and We are Respectful.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This is a key leadership position shaping the front end of JWG's project pipeline.You'llhavegenuineautonomy, the authority to build and mentora strong team, and the opportunity to deliver real, tangible impact across a diverse mix of infrastructure works.
You'llwork across:
* Project types: road, rail, drainage, civil, energy, and general infrastructure
* Project values: from small works through to major projects up to ~$50M
* Locations: Darling Downs, regional Queensland, statewide, and interstate asrequired
* Full project lifecycle: ensuring continual improvement from tender through delivery
Ifyou'relooking for a fulltime, permanentexecutive levelrole where your contribution is valued and your leadership shapes lasting outcomes for people and communities—this is it.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We areseekingan experienced Pre-ContractsManager to lead our Estimating and Business Development functions and play a strategic role in the growth of theorganisation. Based in Toowoomba (or Brisbane by arrangement), you will provideexecutive levelleadership across estimating, tendering, sales, and client engagement.
You will be accountable for:
Strategic Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Estimating, Sales&Business Development teams across Toowoomba and Brisbane.
* Build ahigh-performanceculture with strong systems, processes, and continuous improvement.
* Guidepreparation of competitive tenders for civil, rail, government, and renewable energy projects.
* Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents toidentifyscope, risk, and opportunity.
* Develop and overseepreparation offirst principlesestimates, quantity takeoffs, and construction programs.
* Strengthenlong-termpartnerships with infrastructure asset owners, constructors, and maintainers.
* Support business development initiatives to grow our footprint across QLD and beyond.
Collaboration Across the Project Lifecycle
* Coordinate site inspections, supplier engagement, subcontractor pricing, and delivery team handovers.
* Work closely with Project Managers to feed lessons learned back into tendering and strategy.
Tailored Areas of Accountability
Werecognisethe breadth of this role. Specific responsibilities can be tailored to your strengths, interests, and experience.
ABOUT YOU
You will bring:
* Relevant experience in civil construction in regional Queensland
* Strong capability in first-principlesestimating
* Experience in bid management
* Proven leadership across multidisciplinary teams
* Enthusiasm, initiative, and a valuedriven mindset
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
* Experience with estimating/planning systems (Expert Estimationadvantageous)
Most importantly, you are committed to safety, integrity, relationships, and continuous improvement -aligned with our Core Values.
ABOUT THEBENEFITS
In thishigh-impactleadership role,you'llenjoy:
* Competitive salary package + vehicle or vehicle allowance
* Company phone, laptop, and all professional fees covered
* Executive-levelmentorship and professional development
* Genuine autonomy and the ability to influence strategic direction
* Opportunities to work across major rail, local government, civil, and renewable projects
* A supportive,family-ownedorganisationthat values people, relationships, and community impact
READY TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT?
Join a collaborative,values-driventeam where you can directly shape the success of major civil and rail infrastructure projects across Queensland. In this role,you'llhave real autonomy, genuine influence, and a clear path to grow. Ifyou'reready to make a meaningful impact and lead with confidence, this is the opportunity to step into a role where yourexpertisetruly matters.
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