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Senior Estimator-Nuclear New Build

Aecon U.S.
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026
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 some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

  • 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.


We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon We

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.


Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Under the general supervision of the Director of Estimating, the Senior Estimator will be responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates and executions plan for the construction of projects. Computes costs estimate of raw materials purchased or leased equipment or 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. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here

  • Responsible for participating 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 data base 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
  • Site visits may be required on more complex tenders
  • Tender closings i.e., review of documents, compile proposal information, participate in closing meetings
  • Address any addendum’s, change orders etc. Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her manager


What You Bring To The Team

  • Diploma or Degree within Engineering, Project Management or equivalent combination of training
  • Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience within estimating and with working on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
  • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, Autodesk (AutoCAD), Bluebeam, P6, In -eight (Hard Dollar), or similar estimating software
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, including costs and scheduling and general requirements of construction projects
  • Have prior conceptual estimating experience or understanding
  • Expert in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents
  • Thorough knowledge of contract language/Terms and 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


Aecon fosters 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.

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