Environmental Cost Estimator

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced mid-level Environmental Cost Estimator to support environmental remediation projects. You will be responsible for supporting environmental projects for the USEPA, USACE, DoD clients and various agencies across the United States and territories. Work assignments may include proposal support, remedial design support, oversight of remedial action (RA), in situ thermal treatment, remediation, demolition, mine-waste cleanup, landfill cap construction, contaminated sediment removals, and groundwater treatment (both in-situ and pump-and-treat) and stabilization projects.

This position is fully remote with up to 15-20% travel required.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Developing engineering studies, plans, designs, and specifications for the remediation of environmental contamination.
• Supporting Program, Operations, and Project Managers by analyzing project requirements and preparing detailed cost estimates. Role will include attending pre-bid site walks, determining scopes of work, perform quantity take-offs, calculate pricing by required task and phasing, obtain competitive bids from subcontractors, review and understand blueprints and project specifications, assist with value engineering assessments, and evaluate change orders.
• Perform thorough review of bid materials including general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, site logistics, means and methods, constructability, and other information relative to ensuring competitiveness, completeness, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze project documents to identify necessary resources including labor, materials quantities, means, methods, equipment, restrictions, schedule, and any other requirements for ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Develop FFP and/or CPFF cost estimates including labor, equipment, material / supply, and subcontractor requirements.
• Prepare initial project schedule to support cost estimate. Include tasks consistent with WBS structure. The period of performance, including any optional periods that may be exercised, should be identified.
• Assemble and present the prepared estimate, including all backup information, rates, costs, units, quotes, etc.
• Maintain cost database for all projects bid, and work with company resources to continually refine the database for site-specific, regional, and scope-specific data.
• Interfacing with program and project managers, senior technical staff, the government customer, and RA Contractors.
• Reporting of observations and compliance with contract documents.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor/supplier bids.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years previous environmental construction and remediation experience with at least 2 years as an Estimator or Estimate to Lead.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field related to Environmental Studies such as: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience preparing bids for USACE and/or EPA remedial action contracts and task orders.
• Hands‑on experience and general knowledge of estimating, including budgeting, scheduling, change management, construction, and reporting.
• Knowledge of cost estimating software and methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering, environmental, procurement, and construction projects.
• Ability to interpret bid documents for cost, estimating, and change management.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience of CERCLA, DoD, DOE, EPA, and/or RCRA projects.
• Ability to conduct completion inspections, document project status and maintain records.
• Working knowledge of Federal and state occupational regulations, including US Army Corps of Engineers and EM 385, 1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
• Ability to prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) including the ability to comfortably engage with varying levels of leadership, RA Contractors, subcontractors, internal and external stakeholders, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically in Excel and Word.
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office Suite. Estimating software (B2W, Hard Dollar, HCSS, Sage Timberline) experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera or MS Project).

Desired Skills

• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) CQM certification preferred, not required.
• Experience working with USACE, USAF, EPA, or NASA clients.
• Experience at a federal government remediation or construction sites.
• OSHA 40‑hr. and 8‑hr. HAZWOPER Training.
• M.S. degree in engineering field related to Environmental Studies.
• EIT Certification (or capability to test and pass FE exam within one year) or Registered PE (or capability to obtain registration within one year), depending on experience.