Senior Estimator
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior CSA Estimator to join its Houston, Texas team. This hybrid role requires working in the office three days per week. The estimator will support a wide variety of projects and is expected to have Civil, Structural, and Architectural estimating experience. The role involves preparing detailed and conceptual cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, obtaining current pricing, reviewing estimate inputs and unit costs, and reconciling estimates. The successful candidate will work with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and project team members to clarify scope, assess estimate accuracy, and explain cost variances. Projects may include transportation, industrial, manufacturing, or commercial work. AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization that works with clients and industry partners to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Its stated values are Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related engineering field.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Civil, Structural, and Architectural estimating experience.
- Experience providing high-level cost estimates for cost studies and projects in transportation, industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sectors.
- Fluency in MS Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, and SharePoint document control.
Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints and other documents and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
- Lead the development of conceptual and feasibility cost models using historical benchmarks and industry experience to forecast complete early-stage project costs.
- Obtain accurate, up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, and other sources.
- Review CATO estimate takeoff inputs for specific disciplines to assess accuracy and suitability for the project type and requirements.
- Review and finalize estimate unit-cost pricing to reflect current market conditions and project logistics.
- Review historical benchmark cost information and highlight variances.
- Work with architects and engineers to understand project scope and develop relationships with A/E firms and project team members.
- Prepare cost reconciliations between estimates and explain cost drivers behind variances.
- Work independently with PA engineers to provide cost estimates and reconcile them with contractor bids.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leave of absence options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
