Mechanical Estimator

AtkinsRéalis

Mechanical Estimator preparing cost estimates and providing business support at AtkinsRéalis. Collaborating with engineers and architects, ensuring fair pricing in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeVestavia Hills • Alabama, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare cost estimates for the mechanical discipline and provide business support to senior staff
Conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs
Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents
Understand union and trade construction cost standards
Develop final “should cost” estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing
Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget
Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change
Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases
Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams
Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements
Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards
Support cost data library
Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances
May need to perform site walks as needed at the client site
Potential travel at client site
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff and assisting with assignments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Proficient in IT tools including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based platforms
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost EstimationBudget AnalysisQuantity TakeoffsTrade ReconciliationsFinal Cost EstimatesCost ReconciliationsBlueprint AnalysisMarket EstimatesUnion Construction StandardsProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication AbilitiesCollaboration