Estimator (Environmental Construction)

Actalent; Bordentown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Two weeks PTO and major holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Bordentown, NJ is seeking a Sr Remediation Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for complex environmental remediation and construction projects. The role involves mentoring junior estimators, shaping bids, and aligning estimates with project plans and regulatory requirements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, exposure to soil, groundwater, ISCO/ISS scopes, and robust resources from a large parent organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating environmental remediation or construction projects.
• Knowledge of remediation methods, equipment, and materials.
• Experience in complex remediation estimating and environmental construction.
• Proficiency in cost estimation for labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
• Ability to prepare competitive bids and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and proposals for remediation projects.
• Analyze bid documents, drawings, specs, and reports to define scope and pricing.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions and risks.
• Develop and refine cost databases, pricing models, and historical data.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages outlining scope, methodology, and costs.
• Review plans to define scope and execution methods for remediation and civil work.
• Estimate earthwork, excavation, grading, haul-off, fill costs.
• Evaluate ISCO and ISS treatment approaches and costs.
• Develop labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing.
• Support bidding with budgets and schedules for competitive proposals.
• Mentor junior estimators and ensure adherence to regs and standards.

Skills

Estimating

ISCT/ISS costs

Earthwork estimation

Bid preparation

Subcontractor management

Mentoring junior estimators

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Title: Sr Remediation Estimator

Job Description

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 a strong understanding of environmental regulations, remediation technologies, and construction methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to mentor junior estimators, influence project strategy, and work in a supportive, family-feel environment backed by 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.

Essential Skills

• 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 in 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.

Additional Skills & 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 when workload increases. Team members enjoy access to multiple golf courses as part of the overall benefits and lifestyle. The position includes paid time off with two weeks of PTO and six major holidays, reflecting a focus on work-life balance. 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bordentown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/hr.

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

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bordentown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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