Aviation Estimator - Buildings, Facilities, and Related Building Elements

Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Aviation Estimator - Buildings, Facilities, and Related Building Elements to join our team in Denver, CO.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Lead and oversee the estimating function for aviation-related projects, including airport facilities, maintenance buildings, mechanical systems, and security infrastructure.
• Develop and implement estimating strategies and business development plans to support project and organizational goals.
• Act as main point of client contact and develop and manage those relationships.
• Assign and manage project staffing levels, workforce plans, and resource allocation to ensure timely and accurate estimate deliverables.
• Organize and coordinate estimating teams to complete comprehensive estimate reports.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients and project teams, defining project scope, deliverable formats, and expectations. Set up projects in CATO with agreed-upon formats.
• Review proposal details and collaborate with management to align scope, deliverables, and effort with fee structures.
• Provide guidance to staff, issue and track RFIs, and resolve technical questions related to estimates.
• Ensure quality assurance by reviewing deliverables for completeness, benchmarking, and validating cost drivers.
• Lead estimate and budget reconciliation efforts with owners and construction teams.
• Provide senior-level project management support, including budgeting, forecasting, business development, pricing, billing, and client relationship management.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, plus 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and general IT tools.
• Knowledge of estimating program functionality and WBS structures preferred.
• Knowledge of Destini software preferred.
• Familiarity with local construction market pricing conventions and trends.
• Ability to prepare conceptual cost models from limited information using historical cost data.
• FBI background check required.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

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.

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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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.