Posted 3 months ago
Senior Estimator – Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering
@ AtkinsRéalis
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Estimator for rail and civil infrastructure projects, preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs and bid strategies for large-scale work. The role requires a civil engineering or construction management bachelor's degree and 8+ years of estimating experience in rail and heavy civil construction. Pay is $93,800 to $129,000 with a hybrid working culture.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for rail and civil projects
- Perform quantity take-offs from plans and BIM models
- Develop unit costs for labour, equipment and materials
- Analyze historical data and conduct market benchmarking
- Contribute to proposals and bid strategies for large-scale projects
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field
- 8+ years of estimating experience in rail and heavy civil construction
- Strong knowledge of railway systems and track construction methods
- Understanding of civil works and infrastructure construction practices
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Construction Management |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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AtkinsRéalis
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Full company description
We are 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. ---
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- 522,517
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,698
- Reported office locations
- 455 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC H2Z 1Z3, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Innovation Management
- Mining
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Energy
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- AtkinsRéalis
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- Reported total investment
- 1,128,343,771
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We are 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. ---
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, QC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 128 |
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Job Description
Overview
Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.
Join a leading engineering team at the heart of major rail and civil infrastructure projects. As a Senior Estimator – Rail Infrastructure and Civil Engineering, you will play a key role in the success of complex projects by developing strategic and competitive cost estimates. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to support large-scale initiatives in an environment focused on innovation, rigor, and performance.
Your Role
- Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for rail and civil projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy of evaluations
- Perform quantity take-offs from plans and BIM models
- Develop unit costs for labor, equipment, and materials
- Analyze historical data and conduct market benchmarking
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to optimize bid strategies
- Actively contribute to the preparation of proposals for large-scale projects
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of estimating experience in rail infrastructure and heavy civil construction
- Strong knowledge of railway systems and track construction methods
- In-depth understanding of civil works and infrastructure construction practices
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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.
Additional information
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By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range of $93 800- $129 000. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
Worker Type
EmployeeJob Type
RegularAt 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.
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