[Hiring] Mechanical Estimator @AtkinsRéalis

Role Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our team in Vestavia Hills, AL or Remote. As a Mechanical Estimator, you will prepare cost estimates for the mechanical discipline and provide business support to senior staff. You'll conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs. This full-time role offers the opportunity to demonstrate your potential, collaborate with industry experts, and enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
• Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
• Develop final “should cost” estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing.
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change.
• Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams.
• Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards.
• Support cost data library.
• Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances.
• May need to perform site walks as needed at the client site.
• Potential travel at client site.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features.
• Work within a collaborative group and demonstrate ownership on assignments, making sound technical judgments.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff and assisting with assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in IT tools including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absences options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Company Description

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.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $110,000 - $135,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

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