Chief Estimator- Environmental & Industrial Services

Turner, Warren, Hwang & Conrad AC

Lake Ariel (PA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

Fuel reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CT Industrial Services (CTIS) is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction for environmental and industrial projects across the United States. This role develops accurate, competitive estimates, evaluates risk, and drives consistency and profitability in bidding.

Based in Lake Ariel, PA with hybrid/remote options, the Chief Estimator collaborates with Operations, Business Development, Finance, Health & Safety, and Project Management, mentoring estimators and

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience, preferably within environmental, industrial, remediation, or specialty contracting industries.
Experience estimating projects ranging from service-based work to multimillion-dollar contracts.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, environmental reports, bid documents, and contract requirements.
Experience using B2W Estimate (Bid2Win) or an equivalent estimating platform.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of estimates for environmental, industrial, and remediation projects.
Review bid documents, plans, specifications, technical reports, and scopes of work.
Prepare detailed estimates incorporating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, transportation, disposal, and project-specific requirements.
Develop project schedules, staffing plans, equipment lists, and production-rate assumptions.
Solicit, review, and level pricing from subcontractors, vendors, transportation providers, and disposal facilities.
Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and client discussions.
Prepare bid clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal supporting documents.
Lead internal estimate reviews and support bid/no-bid decisions.
Maintain estimating templates, historical cost information, production rates, and vendor pricing.
Track bid results and compare estimated costs against actual project performance.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

B2W Estimate

Excel

Word

Job description

Chief Estimator - Environmental & Industrial Services

Full Job Description

Chief Estimator - Environmental & Industrial Services

Location:

Lake Ariel, PA- Can consider Hybrid/Remote options.

Job Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

Approximately $90,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience

Reports To:

Director of Remediation

Company Overview

CT Industrial Services (CTIS) is a Pennsylvania-based environmental and industrial contractor serving clients across the United States. We provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, waste management, transportation, demolition, and specialty field services.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead our estimating and preconstruction efforts. This individual will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates while helping CTIS evaluate project risk, improve estimating consistency, and pursue profitable work.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development of estimates for environmental, industrial, and remediation projects.
Review bid documents, plans, specifications, technical reports, and scopes of work.
Prepare detailed estimates incorporating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, transportation, disposal, and project-specific requirements.
Develop project schedules, staffing plans, equipment lists, and production-rate assumptions.
Solicit, review, and level pricing from subcontractors, vendors, transportation providers, and disposal facilities.
Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and client discussions.
Prepare bid clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal supporting documents.
Lead internal estimate reviews and support bid/no-bid decisions.
Maintain estimating templates, historical cost information, production rates, and vendor pricing.
Track bid results and compare estimated costs against actual project performance.
Work closely with Operations, Business Development, Finance, Health and Safety, and Project Management.
Provide a complete turnover package to the operations team following project award.
Help develop and mentor estimators and project managers involved in the estimating process.
Support change-order pricing and additional work proposals when needed.

Relevant Project Experience

Qualified candidates should have estimating experience with several of the following:

Remedial excavations
Landfill caps
Contaminated soil dig-and-haul projects
AST and UST removal, cleaning, and decommissioning
Industrial cleaning projects
Manufacturing plant shutdown cleaning events
Waste transportation and disposal
Lagoon closures
Environmental system installations, including:
Sub-slab depressurization systems (SSDS)
Vapor intrusion mitigation systems
Soil vapor extraction systems (SVE)
Groundwater treatment systems (GWTS)
Demolition and site restoration associated with environmental projects

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience, preferably within the environmental, industrial, remediation, or specialty contracting industries.
Strong understanding of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, trucking, and waste disposal pricing.
Experience estimating projects ranging from service-based work to multimillion-dollar contracts.
Experience using B2W Estimate (Bid2Win) or an equivalent estimating platform.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, environmental reports, bid documents, and contract requirements.
Strong knowledge of production rates, crew planning, equipment selection, and project scheduling.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with operations and executive leadership.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites and pre-bid meetings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience with hazardous and non-hazardous waste characterization, transportation, and disposal.
Familiarity with prevailing wage, union, public-sector, and federal contracting requirements.
Experience developing conceptual estimates from incomplete drawings or preliminary scopes.
Established relationships with environmental subcontractors, transportation providers, disposal facilities, and specialty vendors.
Experience supervising or mentoring other estimators.
Experience managing projects

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will bring consistency, accuracy, and leadership to CTIS’s estimating process. This person will understand how environmental projects are performed in the field, recognize risk before work begins, and develop competitive estimates that support profitable project execution.

CT Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits