Summary
The job is for a mid-level Environmental Cost Estimator to support environmental remediation projects. The position is fully remote with up to 15-20% travel required. The role involves developing engineering studies, preparing cost estimates, attending pre-bid site walks, and interfacing with various stakeholders.
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
- Knowledge of cost estimating software and methodologies
- Ability to interpret bid documents for cost, estimating, and change management
- Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under pressure, and 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Interface 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- Remote work, flexible hours
- Up to 15-20% travel required
