Estimator (Environmental Construction)

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About the role

The Sr Remediation Estimator prepares accurate, detailed cost estimates for complex environmental remediation and construction projects, including soil, groundwater, and ISCO/ISS scopes. This role supports strategic business development, shapes competitive bids and proposals, and contributes to project planning by leveraging expertise in environmental regulations, remediation technologies, and construction methodologies. The position offers opportunities to mentor junior estimators, influence project strategy, and work in a supportive, family-feel environment with access to substantial resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and proposals for remediation projects, including soil, groundwater, and ISCO/ISS scopes.
• Analyze bid documents, drawings, specifications, and environmental reports to determine project scope, quantities, and pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions, ensure accurate estimates, and identify project risks.
• Develop, maintain, and refine cost databases, pricing models, and historical project data to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
• Support strategic business development by providing budgets, schedules, and technical input for competitive proposals and bids.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and proposals that clearly outline scope, methodology, and cost structure.
• Review plans and specifications to define scope, execution assumptions, and construction methodologies for remediation and civil work.
• Estimate earthwork activities, including excavation, grading, haul-off, fill, and related civil construction costs.
• Evaluate ISCO (in situ chemical oxidation) treatment approaches, quantities, materials, and implementation costs for remediation projects.
• Estimate ISS (in situ stabilization/solidification) activities, including equipment needs, materials, production rates, and associated costs.
• Develop detailed labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing for remediation and environmental construction projects.
• Support project bidding efforts by coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors to develop competitive proposals.
• Participate in subcontractor management related to estimating, including reviewing quotes and aligning them with project scope.
• Mentor and guide junior estimators, sharing best practices, reviewing their work, and helping develop their technical estimating skills.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations in estimating assumptions and project planning.
• Review and interpret technical reports, remedial designs, and regulatory requirements to inform scope, methodology, and cost assumptions.
• Apply geotechnical and environmental engineering principles when evaluating site conditions and developing remediation strategies.
• Contribute to operations and project management planning by aligning estimates with resource availability, schedules, and execution strategies.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in estimating environmental remediation or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental remediation methods, equipment, and materials.
• Experience with environmental remediation estimating for complex projects and environmental construction.
• Proficiency in cost estimation, including labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare competitive bids and proposals for remediation and construction projects.
• Experience in scope development through review of plans, specifications, and environmental reports.
• Experience with geotechnical and environmental engineering concepts relevant to remediation and earthwork.
• Experience with project management and operations management in a construction or remediation context.
• Hands-on experience with environmental remediation, drilling, earthwork, and soil-related construction activities.
• Proficiency with estimating software used for construction and remediation projects.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating technical data, quantities, and cost drivers.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and bid packages.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
• Ability to review and understand technical reports, remedial approaches, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for analysis, documentation, and presentation of estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISCO (in situ chemical oxidation) projects, including evaluating treatment approaches, quantities, materials, and implementation costs.
• Experience with ISS (in situ stabilization/solidification), including estimating equipment, materials, and production assumptions.
• Earthwork estimating experience, including excavation, grading, haul-off, and fill for civil construction.
• Experience in project bidding and supporting business development efforts through accurate budgets and schedules.
• Experience in subcontractor management related to pricing, scope alignment, and bid comparisons.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and safety standards at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to develop and maintain cost databases, pricing models, and historical project data.
• Capability to mentor junior estimators and contribute to team development and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of estimating and proposal preparation.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility to balance office-based and remote work as project needs allow. The culture emphasizes a supportive, family-feel atmosphere while being backed by a larger parent organization, giving access to substantial resources, including fleet vehicles and other project support tools. Team members enjoy access to multiple golf courses as part of the overall benefits and lifestyle.

Work is primarily professional and office-based, involving collaboration with project managers, engineers, and field teams, and regular use of estimating software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Schedule

This is a contract position based in Bordentown, NJ, with paid time off including two weeks of PTO and six major holidays.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the following benefits may be available for this temporary role:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program