Estimator

Position: Estimator
Employment type: Full time 
Location: Melbourne, Victoria  

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Estimator who can turn complex scopes, site information and tender requirements into accurate, competitive and operationally achievable pricing? ARA Property Services is seeking an experienced Estimator to support our continued growth across commercial cleaning, property maintenance and integrated facility services throughout Australia.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Business Development and working closely with the Business Development, Operations, Finance, Safety and Compliance teams, the Estimator will prepare detailed cost models and pricing submissions for tenders, quotations, renewals and contract variations. You will interpret specifications, assess labour and productivity requirements, conduct site inspections, obtain supplier pricing and document assumptions to ensure every estimate is compliant, commercially sound and practical to deliver.

Key responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Review tender documents, scopes of work, drawings, schedules and pricing templates to identify requirements, risks, exclusions and clarifications

• Prepare accurate labour, equipment, consumables, subcontractor, overhead and margin calculations for new and existing contracts

• Apply appropriate productivity rates, service frequencies, shift structures and award-compliant labour assumptions when developing cleaning estimates

• Attend site inspections, measure service areas and assess access, security, equipment, safety and operational constraints

• Develop clear pricing schedules, cost plans, scenario comparisons and supporting commercial documentation within tender deadlines

• Obtain and validate quotations for specialist services, materials, machinery and subcontracted work

• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to confirm proposed service models are realistic, safe and achievable

• Undertake sensitivity, risk and margin analysis and escalate material commercial assumptions or pricing concerns

• Maintain accurate estimating records, rate libraries, supplier pricing, templates and post-tender documentation

• Support contract renewals, variations, benchmarking, mobilisation handovers and post-bid reviews

About you

• Demonstrated estimating or pricing experience in commercial cleaning, facilities management, property services, maintenance or another labour-intensive service industry

• Strong numerical aptitude and commercial acumen, including labour costing, margins, overheads and scenario analysis

• Experience interpreting tender specifications, scopes, drawings, schedules and contractual pricing requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite; experience with estimating, CRM or tender-management systems is advantageous

• Excellent attention to detail, document control and quality-assurance capability

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders

• The ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative tender team

• A relevant qualification in estimating, quantity surveying, construction, business, finance or a related discipline will be highly regarded

• A current driver's licence and willingness to attend metropolitan and occasional regional site inspections

What we can offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and vehicle allowance

• Professional development opportunities and support to further develop your commercial and estimating capability

• On-site parking and convenient access to public transport

• A suite of benefits covering health and wellbeing, financial assistance, lifestyle perks, technology discounts, corporate gym membership and private health insurance

• Access to novated lease options

• Opportunities to give back through meaningful community events and initiatives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• An opportunity to work within a multifaceted national company offering diverse divisions and career pathways

ARA Property Services supports equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Visit our website at https://propertyservices.aragroup.com.au

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now! If you would like more information about this role, please email us at ••••@arapropertyservices.com.au

About us

ARA Property Services is a national commercial cleaning and property maintenance company. Through our commitment to excellence and drive to be better, ARA Property Services has earned a prominent reputation and enjoyed significant growth in the commercial cleaning industry for over 20 years.

We are specialists in the cleaning and maintenance of offices, retail outlets, commercial buildings, multi-sites, and educational facilities. We are a provider of integrated property maintenance services, offering contract cleaning, maintenance services, carpet steam cleaning, professional window cleaning, graffiti removal, and emergency property-related services. Our extensive customer base, spanning the capital and most regional areas throughout Australia and New Zealand, provides us with clear insight into the unique requirements of all our customers.