Senior Estimator – Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Estimator for Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering in Montreal. You will develop strategic cost estimates for major rail and civil projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure competitive bids.

The role emphasizes analysis of drawings and specifications, BIM-based takeoffs, and benchmarking against historical data. A strong civil engineering background and extensive estimating experience in rail are required, with a hybrid work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience in rail infrastructure and heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of railway systems and track construction methods.
• In-depth understanding of civil works and infrastructure construction practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for rail and civil projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy of evaluations.
• Perform quantity take-offs from plans and BIM models.
• Develop unit costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze historical data and conduct market benchmarking.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to optimize bid strategies.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of proposals for large-scale projects.

Skills

Cost estimation

Rail knowledge

Data analysis

BIM take-offs

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Excel

Job description

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

Join a leading engineering team at the heart of major rail and civil infrastructure projects. As a Senior Estimator – Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering, you will play a key role in the success of complex projects by developing strategic and competitive cost estimates. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to support large-scale initiatives in an environment focused on innovation, rigor, and performance.

Your Role

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for rail and civil projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy of evaluations
• Perform quantity take-offs from plans and BIM models
• Develop unit costs for labor, equipment, and materials
• Analyze historical data and conduct market benchmarking
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to optimize bid strategies
• Actively contribute to the preparation of proposals for large-scale projects

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of estimating experience in rail infrastructure and heavy civil construction
• Strong knowledge of railway systems and track construction methods
• In-depth understanding of civil works and infrastructure construction practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data

Rewards & benefits

• 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.

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.

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Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range of $93 800- $129 000. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.