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Senior Estimator

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX and support our client’s specialized energy initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on power grid and utility projects by providing expert cost estimating services across all phases, from early development through final closeout. As a Senior Estimator, you will work on a diverse portfolio of investment delivery projects, varying in complexity and scale, while collaborating with industry-leading professionals. This is a full-time position, potentially based at the client site, that provides: A platform to showcase your expertise and unlock your full potential. Opportunities to contribute to world-class projects and deliver exceptional value. Collaboration with top-tier professional services teams. A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits. Your role Ability to develop estimates across all project phases (AACE Class 5 through Class 1). Prepare comprehensive estimate plans and basis of estimate documentation. Maintain and enhance the estimating database and develop benchmarking models. Review, validate, and provide feedback on estimates prepared by others. Identify potential issues early and take proactive actions to ensure project success. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of estimating standards and procedures. Recommend strategies to advance technical expertise and best practices. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with multiple client organizations. Develop detailed material take-offs to support estimate development. Perform complex estimating duties with minimal supervision. Take leadership in preparing large-scale and complex estimating assignment. Take the lead in the implementation and improvement of estimating standards and procedures. About you Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Finance or a related field, or 15 years of relevant experience, or alternatively 10 years proven experience directly in Estimating environment. Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred. Experience in Energy, Power Grid, or Utilities sectors preferred. Proficiency in estimating systems and tools, such as Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) or similar estimating software, working knowledge of Primavera P6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and cost management systems. Comfortable utilizing IT tools including Internet/Intranet and Windows OS. Proficient in quantitative risk analysis techniques. Familiarity with stage-gated project execution processes. Strong knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) scopes from both cost and schedule perspectives. Strong understanding of first principle estimating within the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. Ability to manage and support multiple active projects simultaneously. Understanding of industry best practices and methodologies. Clear, analytical approach to problem-solving with sound decision-making skills. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-check work for accuracy. Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders. 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 - $210,000 annually 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. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. 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. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular 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. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

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