Essel Environmental is hiring a
Environmental Cost Estimator

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