Senior Estimator – Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering

AtkinsRéalis

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 94,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Estimator for Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering in Canada. You will develop strategic, competitive cost estimates for rail and civil projects and work with multidisciplinary teams to support large-scale initiatives with innovation, rigor and performance.

The role requires 8+ years of estimating experience in rail infrastructure and heavy civil construction, plus strong knowledge of railway systems and track construction methods.

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.
  • Deep 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

Estimating experience in rail
Rail infrastructure knowledge
Data analysis capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BIM

Job description

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 practicesAbility to analyze and interpret complex technical data
Rewards & 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.

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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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Additional information

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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.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range of $93 800- $129000. 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.

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. _

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