Senior Civil Estimator

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a  better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join our team in Denver, Atlanta, Washington D.C., or North Carolina.

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?  

As a key team member with extensive experience in highway, transit, or other similar heavy civil projects you will develop cost estimates utilizing a bottoms-up approach.  In addition to bottoms-up estimating developing concept level estimates at each design milestone through final project design with an attention to detail for the scope elements that have changed at each design milestone.  May provide support to clients in the research, review, and analysis of construction claims.

• At least five years of experience using HeavyBid software.

• Ability to provide Class I through IV estimates, following industry best practices.

• Understanding of typical labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete a particular scope of work.

• Must have the ability to understand what impacts pricing including: location, type of work, and quantity.

• Supervises & prepares construction cost estimates for heavy civil projects (transportation focused) by performing and reviewing quantity takeoffs and pricing.

• Ability to work independently and manage communication and deadlines with internal and external clients.

• Reviews and comments on estimates prepared by others.

• Evaluates project scope change orders and negotiates settlement based on review of labor, equipment, and materials.

• Performs or assists with project constructability and value engineering reviews.

• May perform one-off or unique cost exercises based on request from a Project Manager or Client.

• Develops, prepares, and recommends company guidelines on estimating.

• May research, review and analyze data to assist clients with construction claims.

• May perform such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other technical discipline. At least 8 years relevant experience. Extensive experience working for or with major Heavy Civil Contractors a plus.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group Insurance

• PTO plus two Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

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. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

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

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Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $155,000 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