Chief Estimator

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Chief Estimator to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

Our estimating team is growing! This role oversees the cost estimates for various disciplines relating to large industrial construction projects.  You and a team will leverage industry knowledge to review and negotiate fair value for change orders and provides business support to key stakeholders by way of budget values. In addition, there will be collaborative work with the project team to complete pricing and benchmarking research, while maintaining project documents and files. This is a full-time position with AtkinsRealis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate, and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits. We seek professionals who are career-minded and are looking for long-term tenure. This role is currently remote to support our global client. 

Your role 

• Manage deliverables and provide guidance and QA/QC signoff prior to finalization.

• Drive positive communication and collaboration amongst project teams and customer.

• Have the ability to adapt in a high change environment.

• Oversee and/or lead cost walks between estimate iterations and actuals.

• Oversee and/or develop and manage contingency models and estimate scope summaries.

• Validate and/or obtain accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry norms and contracting strategies.

• Oversee input estimate takeoff information for specific disciplines into custom software and develop unit cost pricing to align with standard methods of measurement.

• Work with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate.

• Develop relationships with members of A/E firms, contractors and wider project team members.

• Challenge the team to continuously improve and become more efficient.

• Seek ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.

• Oversee and/or maintain project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintains project files on file server in accordance with company standards. 

• Help maintain, update, and improve data costumer’s library of costs.

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

• Execute work with rigorous self-check QA, assists in QA for peer reviews.

• Directly manage and supervise a team of estimators, including personal development reviews and ratings.

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or equivalent work experience.

• Professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal licensure will add value to the position.

• Working knowledge of electronic takeoffs including On Screen Takeoff and 3D Models.

• Working knowledge of commercially available construction cost estimating systems.

• Understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite.

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 $160,000 - $180,000 yearly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.