At Unita, we build spaces where people love to work, shop, stay and connect – from high‑end retail and hospitality, to health and commercial fit‑outs across Australia. Great spaces don’t build themselves; great teams do. People have always been at the heart of what we do. At Unita, our Estimators are at the front end of everything we deliver. You’re not just pricing projects – you’re influencing how they’re built, who builds them and how successfully they land. With a strong pipeline of retail, hospitality and health projects across Victoria, this is your opportunity to impact our commercial endeavors. What You’ll Be Responsible For Managing tenders end‑to‑end – from kick‑off through to submission Reviewing drawings, specifications and documentation to fully understand scope Preparing detailed take‑offs and cost plans across all trade packages Building and managing strong subcontractor and supplier relationships Issuing and assessing tender packages, including scopes, clarifications and exclusions Identifying risks, gaps and opportunities within tender documentation Collaborating with preconstruction, design and delivery teams to ensure buildability Preparing clear, detailed and competitive tender submissions Supporting post‑tender negotiations, clarifications and project handover Contributing to continuous improvement in how we estimate and win work What Great Looks Like Tenders are accurate, competitive and set projects up for success from day one Risks, gaps and buildability challenges are identified early – not on site Trade coverage is strong, aligned and reliable across every package Tender submissions are clear, detailed and professionally presented Stakeholders trust your numbers, your thinking and your judgement You stay ahead of timelines, driving tenders forward without chasing Projects are won with confidence – not guesswork What You’ll Bring 5+ years’ experience as an Estimator (ideally in fit‑out or commercial projects) Experience pricing projects from $1M+ Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and cost drivers Experience using tools like CostX, Bluebeam or similar A sharp eye for detail with the ability to spot risks others miss Strong communication skills – you can hold your own with trades, clients and internal teams A proactive mindset – you don’t wait to be told, you drive things forward #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Estimator
UNITA
city of melbourne, city of melbourne
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