Senior Estimator

AtkinsRéalis; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Portland, Oregon seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation on complex infrastructure projects. You will analyze plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop conceptual and feasibility cost models, and benchmark against historic data to forecast early-stage costs.

Collaborating with architects and engineers, you will validate pricing with databases and suppliers, finalize unit costs, and guide junior staff while delivering accurate, market-aligned estimates for competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or related field plus seven years of relevant experience.
• Professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP preferred.
• Knowledge of local construction market, pricing conventions and trends.
• Proficiency with typical estimating software and WBS.
• Ability to prepare conceptual cost models from limited information using local historic cost data.
• Strong IT skills including Windows, Intranet, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and MS Project.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CATO, electronic quantity takeoff, and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and documents and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs of design documents.
• Prepare cost estimates for multiple disciplines and guide junior staff.
• Develop conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates using benchmarking.
• Obtain pricing from databases, contractors, suppliers to populate estimates.
• Review estimate takeoff data in CATO for accuracy and suitability.
• Review and finalize unit cost pricing to reflect market conditions.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to define project scope.
• Explain variance drivers in cost reconciliations.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/ Quantity Surveying

Tools

CATO

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Sr Estimator to join our team in OR, Portland.

Your role

• Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.

• Prepares cost estimates for various estimate disciplines and provides guidance to junior staff.

• Prepares cost estimates, completes pricing and cost benchmarking validations, and provides specialty cost intelligence deliverables.

• Utilizes industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions.

• Leads the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early stage cost estimate forecasting.

• Obtains accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.

• Reviews inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.

• Reviews and finalizes estimate unit cost pricing to reflect current market conditions and specific project logistics.

• Reviews historic benchmark cost information and highlights variances.

• Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.

• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates, and explain variance cost drivers.

• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):

• Decision-making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):

• Work direction given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):

• Internal contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization):

• External contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization):

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus seven years relevant experience.

• A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal or real estate licensure is preferred.

• Requires knowledge of local construction market in area of operation including pricing conventions and trends.

• Knowledge of typical estimating program functionality and related WBS is preferred.

• Requires ability to prepare conceptual cost model estimates from limited information using local historic cost information.

• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

• Must have strong skills in CATO, electronic quantity takeoff, and Primavera.

• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities.

• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

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.

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $110,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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