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Form of work Develop a portfolio working on a variety of exciting projects
Learn & develop your skills as you go
Be part of an inclusive, flexible team with a great culture
Unita is a national design and construct team that exists to help bring brands and spaces to life. Uniquely, Unita combines planning, design, manufacturing, project management and construction to deliver pragmatic, end-to-end solutions. Unita’s cross-industry experience means all services are based on an unparalleled understanding of real-world success.
With over 140 talented and committed team members Unita has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Unita specialises in the workplace, retail, hospitality and health sectors.
About the ROLE
UNITA have a great opportunity for an Estimator to join our growing team in South Melbourne.
This opportunity offers you exposure to a variety of projects, whilst working with cutting edge technology to revolutionize the market.
What YOU will be doing
Review and assess tenders, ensuring all tender documents are complete and accurate.
Adhere to strict timelines and plans, ensuing that key milestones are met each week.
Develop a thorough understanding of each project, sourcing subcontractors and suppliers with a high level of capability and compliance as required.
Partner closely with our Business Managers (BDM’s) throughout the tender process to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Collaborate with our Project Delivery Team from the beginning of the process, ensuring we are estimating the best possible build to deliver the clients budget outcome.
Approve various purchase orders on projects you are estimating to ensure cost control is managed throughout the project.
Conduct status review meetings with the Project Delivery Team as required, as well as participating in post project debriefs to ensure continued growth and development within our team.
Utilise our proprietary software, NEXVIA, throughout the delivery of all projects.
Follow internal process for best outcomes and a positive team environment.
What YOU will bring to the role
3+ years’ experience working on various projects – fitout, new builds, refurbishments, heritage and hospitality.
Adapt at managing & overseeing the delivery of various tender opportunities and cost plans.
Demonstrate excellent time management & organizational skills.
Be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, to share your expertise in a way that demonstrates value to clients and prospects.
Work as a team player to build positive trusted relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, colleagues and leadership;
Be open to mentoring, learning and ongoing personal and professional development.
Why we are a great place to work
We take Diversity & Inclusion seriously and back this up with an internal committee dedicated to delivering social & corporate responsibility initiatives.
We are an active member of the National Association of Women in Construction.
We take the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff seriously; we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to guarantee our staff can access help when they need to.
Quarterly social events across our states and other fun staff activities.
Monthly birthday celebrations – because who doesn’t want a group of construction professionals to sing the ever awkward ‘happy birthday’ to them in a group setting!
Branded Merch! Because, who doesn’t love free merch! Enjoy representing Unita in our decked-out gear.
Refer someone for a role and receive a bonus, bring someone you know into our family and we will reward you for it.
Unita is changing for the better and we want employees who are passionate and eager to join us! If this sounds like you and you are looking for your next career change – APPLY NOW!
