Data Center Senior MEP Estimator

AtkinsRéalis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Data Center Senior MEP Estimator to join its mission‑critical data center team in the Chicago area. You will prepare and develop estimates from early concepts through IFC, and provide specialist input on Mechanical and Electrical bids to the client’s team.

You will review subcontractor change orders, analyze documents for risks and cost‑saving opportunities, and support preconstruction with cross‑functional collaboration while traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, estimating systems and software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and developing project estimates from CD through to IFC sets.
• Provide specialist input on Mechanical and Electrical bids to the client’s team.
• Review all subcontractors change orders to ensure value.
• Analyze project documents to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving measures.
• Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Collaboration with site teams and client leads.
• Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty.
• Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved.
• Travel to client site or office as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Estimating

Client management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

RICS designation preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Senior MEP Estimator to join our Mission-Critical Data Center team. This team is growing rapidly and is working on some of the most exciting projects in North America.

Your role

• Preparing and developing project estimates from CD through to IFC sets.
• Provide specialist input on Mechanical and Electrical bids to the client’s team.
• Review all subcontractors change orders to ensure value.
• Analyze project documents to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving measures.
• Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Collaboration with site teams and client leads.
• Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty.
• Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved.
• Travel to client site or office as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. RICS designation is preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, estimating systems and software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $180,000+ annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is available for this position. Eligibility will depend on role requirements and applicable immigration criteria.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.