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Senior Estimator, Electrical

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended to build up a bank of candidates for future needs.

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

Responsible for the delivery of organized estimates, budgets, and schedules and ensure the necessary systems and procedures are implemented to manage risk. Responsible for providing direction, management and "on the job" training to Trainee Estimators, junior Estimators and Estimators.

  • Accurately interpret and comprehend tender drawings and specifications

  • Present all aspects of the project scope, staging, timing, constraints, risks, and potential cost saving opportunities and alternatives to bid teams and management

  • Contribute to the management and leadership of projects through the proposal stage, including involvement in team meetings

  • Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials

  • Chair meetings and set project goals

  • Perform and/or direct quantity take-offs from tender drawings.

  • Contribute to the risk assessment and management process - Identify risk areas and bring them to attention of risk manager. Contribute to the population of the Risk Register

  • Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs—labour, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs—for quotation submission.

  • Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews and sub-proposal reviews and analysis

  • Lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams

  • "Own" the responsibilities of Estimators, Junior Estimators and Trainee Estimators, as relevant, and provide mentorship and guidance.

Cities & development

Location

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-138547

Salary range

-

About you

  • Holds a relevant educational qualification (degree preferred)

  • Has experience of Major Project estimating, including Design-Build

  • Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.

  • Minimum twelve months' experience in construction site is essential

  • Computer literate – working knowledge of Microsoft office products.

  • Broad knowledge of scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.

  • Knowledge of construction costs

  • Good communication skills – oral and written.

  • Self motivated.

  • Ability to work accurately under pressure.

  • Ability to work with others as a team.

  • Organization and strong time management skills.

* This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as the deliverables are intended for audiences located elsewhere in Canada or internationally.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.


Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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