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Data Center Senior MEP Estimator

AtkinsRéalis


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140000 - 180000
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Senior MEP Estimator to join our Mission-Critical Data Center team. This team is growing rapidly and is working on some of the most exciting projects in North America.

Your role
  • Preparing and developing project estimates from CD through to IFC sets.

  • Provide specialist input on Mechanical and Electrical bids to clients team.

  • Review all subcontractors change orders to ensure value.

  • Analyze project documents to identify potential risks opportunities and cost-saving measures.

  • Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams throughout the preconstruction phase

  • Collaboration with site teams and client leads.

  • Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty.

  • Act as a primary contact for data center clients ensuring all objectives are achieved.

  • Travel to client site / office as required

About you
  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related field. RICS designation is preferred but not necessary.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction estimating with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities.

  • Construction consultancy experience preferred.

  • Strong foundation in budgeting financial reporting estimating systems and software.

  • Excellent communication negotiation and client management skills.

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with high attention to detail.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare 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

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140000 - $180000 annually hourly depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is available for this position. Eligibility will depend on role requirements and applicable immigration criteria.

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

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Required Experience:

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