Senior Data Center MEP Estimator | Cost & Risk Leader

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

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.