Estimator & Engineering Administrator

ATCO is committed to operational excellence and empowering our employees to do their best by supporting their health and drive to learn more. Besides competitive salaries, we offer the following

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company paid Life/AD&D /STD/LTD Plans
• 401(K) plan with Company match
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP) with Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ATCO STRUCTURES is a modular construction company that has been the industry leader in modular products for over 75 years. We provide best-in-class products and services with flexible solutions and performance excellence, providing our customers with building alternatives for shelter and building solutions.

The Estimator & Engineering Administrator is responsible for preparing accurate conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates to support sales pursuits and early project development, focused on quantity take‑offs, pricing, scope definition, and cost analysis for modular, commercial, and industrial building projects. The Estimator works closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure estimates are complete, competitive, and aligned with operational capabilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Preconstruction Support

• Prepare ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude), budgetary, and detailed estimates based on conceptual drawings, FEED‑level documents, and defined scope of work.
• Perform quantity take‑offs for structural, architectural, MEP, and modular components.
• Develop pricing using labor rates, production norms, material pricing, subcontractor input, and historical cost data.
• Support Sales by providing timely and accurate estimates for proposals and project authorizations.
• Assist in scope clarification, assumptions development, and risk identification during preconstruction.

Cost Analysis & Data Management

• Maintain and utilize standardized estimating templates, cost models, and pricing databases.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Incorporate plant labor‑hour rates and production efficiencies into estimates.
• Participate in estimate reviews to validate scope, pricing, and assumptions.

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain organized estimate files, backup documentation, and correspondence.
• Support transitions from preconstruction to execution by assisting with estimate handoff and scope clarification.
• Ensure estimates align with applicable codes, modular standards, and internal design guidelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and historical cost databases.
• Provide feedback on variances between estimated and actual costs when available

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• • Postsecondary education in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or related discipline is required.
  • 3–5 years of experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, or cost engineering for modular, commercial, or industrial building projects.
  • Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimating principles.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit for quantity take‑offs and design interpretation.
  • Experience with estimating software, spreadsheets, and cost databases.
  • Understanding of Labor productivity, material pricing, and subcontracted scopes.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, the position is sedentary and will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to type; provide verbal communication
• Ability to speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent ability to reach with arms, grasp with hands and arms
• Position may require the occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is conducted primarily indoors in a controlled office environment; noise level is usually low.

At ATCO, we believe in strengthening the communities where we work & live. Through our EPIC program, our employees are given the opportunity to get involved in their community through fundraising events, employee pledges, and employee volunteer hours supporting charitable organizations of their choice.

ATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. ATCO is a drug-free workplace and participates in the E-Verify program as required by law