Senior Estimator-Nuclear New Build

Aecon U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Charlotte is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare cost estimates and execution plans for construction projects. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Project Management, with 5-8 years of estimating experience on medium to large-sized construction projects. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with estimating software like Autodesk or InEight is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in estimating construction projects.
• Good knowledge of procurement routes and value management.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and document cost estimates for construction projects.
• Participate in design reviews for subcontract packages.
• Perform value engineering during the preconstruction cycle.

Skills

Estimating

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Construction industry knowledge

Excel expertise

Understanding construction drawings

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Autodesk (AutoCAD)

Bluebeam

P6

InEight (Hard Dollar)

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead the most impactful infrastructure projects in transportation and energy, partnering daily to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always: Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity: We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability: We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion: We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

What is the Opportunity?

Under the general supervision of the Director of Estimating, the Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing and documenting cost estimates and execution plans for the construction of projects. The role involves computing cost estimates of raw materials purchased or leased equipment, subcontracted work, and labor required in the bid tendering process.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here

• Participate in design reviews for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Civil, and Architectural Subcontract packages with client key stakeholders.
• Create sketches, drawings, and specifications to meet client requirements, analyze blueprints, and other documentation.
• Perform value engineering and take part in constructability reviews during the preconstruction cycle.
• Drive the production of detailed cost budgets on successfully bid projects.
• Partner in collecting and maintaining a historical cost database on past construction projects to be used in estimating new work.
• Oversee projects that have been successfully bid and are under construction to learn the actual methods and costs of field operations.
• Execute accurate quantity takeoffs and unit pricing utilizing estimating software.
• Connect with appropriate vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information.
• Solicit scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors.
• Maintain material pricing information in estimating database.
• Develop a mastery of the means and methods of construction and the impact on the overall project cost.
• Participate in turnover meetings with Project Management on successful bids.
• Perform site visits for more complex tenders.
• Handle tender closings, review documents, compile proposal information, and participate in closing meetings.
• Address addenda, change orders, and other duties assigned by the manager.

What You Bring To The Team

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Project Management or an equivalent combination of training.
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in estimating and working on medium to large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, Autodesk (AutoCAD), Bluebeam, P6, InEight (Hard Dollar), or similar estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.
• Prior conceptual estimating experience or understanding.
• Expertise in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Thorough knowledge of contract language, terms, conditions, bonding, etc.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Good knowledge of sub-trades.
• RICS accredited/AACE or working towards is valuable but not required.
• Commercial nuclear or federal work experience is a plus.

We foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.