Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Estimator to join our Utilities division. This is an on-site position that can be based in Houston, TX or New Orleans, LA.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Evaluate submitted contractor proposals for accuracy, scope completeness, and adherence to industry standards.
• Benchmarks submitted costs and rates against current market conditions and historical data.
• Provide written assessments and redline reviews with justification for recommendations.
• Leads the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience to develop complete early-stage cost estimate forecasting.
• Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates, and independently develop parallel estimates, as necessary.
• Use up-to-date cost databases and supplier information.
• Identify cost anomalies, overstatements, and omissions.
• Propose alternate materials, methods, or scheduling options for cost savings.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with project stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of pricing strategies including fixed price ceilings and target cost approaches.
• Support contract negotiations with defensible pricing data.
• Develop a standardized framework to assess the validity of proposed contractor costs and rates.
• Provide templates and tools for Owner personnel to use during future proposal reviews.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus ten years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience in estimating for energy and utilities industry.
• Intermediate working knowledge in estimating software/databases, i.e.: WinEst, and working knowledge of electronic takeoff including CAD Measure.
• Must be highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and possess strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Requires knowledge of the local construction market in the area of operation including pricing conventions and trends. Requires ability to prepare conceptual cost model estimates from limited information using local historic cost information.
• A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal licensure is preferred.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $125,000- $145,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.