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Chief Estimator

AtkinsRéalis, Houston

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We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Chief Estimator to join our Houston, TX office.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?

  • Support the Lead Estimator in performing all project Estimating related tasks.
  • Support assurance to total project cost estimates along with auditing contractor and engineering estimates to ensure appropriate cost target setting.
  • Support Monte Carlo-type cost risk assessments.
  • Support the provision of rough order of magnitude, conceptual, preliminary, and detail estimates to onsite project teams.
  • Assist local Cost Benchmarking - Help maintain historical cost database and apply learning for improved project performance.
  • Be familiar with scope development best practice and fit-for-purpose parametric, conceptual material take off (MTO), and detailed MTO estimating techniques.
  • Assist in implementation of client estimating policy, procedures, processes, guidelines, tools, and templates.
  • Support external BRISKs and IPA benchmarking exercises.
  • Support Business/Portfolio Management Team (e.g., early screening estimates).
  • Actively utilize the local cost database to measure project estimate performance.
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to project opportunities, risks, and uncertainties.
  • Maintain compliance with client Published Guidelines and Common Processes as it relates to estimating and controls.
  • Participate with external contractors during estimating process for data collection on Engineering and Construction scopes of work.
  • Support project teams with stage-gated process and deliverables.
  • Assist Project Team resources to complete all closeout requirements including lessons learned exercises.
  • Assist Contracts group and Contract Account Manager in developing strategy for programs and individual projects.
  • Job walks in live process units may be required.
  • Integrate estimate, planning and cost functions to maintain data accuracy and single source of truth throughout estimate development process.
  • Support continuous improvement scopes of work.
What will you contribute?
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, or 15 years of relevant construction experience, or alternatively up to 15 years experience in a similar environment.
  • Preferred experience working with estimating software and MS office applications.
  • Previous estimating experience preferred.
  • Familiar with Estimating working practices and methodologies.
  • Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Cost Management systems.
  • Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
  • Must have good communication skills.
What We Offer At AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Benefits
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Group Insurance
  • PTO plus two Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
  • A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please Review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement Here
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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

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    Management and Manufacturing

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