Senior Environmental Cost Estimator

CDM Smith; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to support complex remediation and civil works projects.

You will lead detailed cost estimates across planning to construction, using MCACES/MII and advanced Excel models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive cost efficiency and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing cost estimates across planning, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA and remediation processes.
• Understanding of site remediation methods and construction practices.
• Proficiency with MCACES MII or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil projects.
• Develop estimates during CERCLA and RCRA feasibility studies, including evaluation of remedial alternatives and lifecycle cost comparisons.
• Prepare cost estimates to support project authorization, budgeting, and contractor bid evaluations.
• Utilize cost estimating tools such as MCACES, MII and advanced Excel‑based models to generate accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate technical design elements into cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies and optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation to support decision‑making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating

MCACES

MII

CERCLA/RCRA

Remediation experience

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license

Tools

MCACES

MII

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to support complex remediation and civil works projects.

You will lead detailed cost estimates across planning to construction, using MCACES/MII and advanced Excel models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive cost efficiency and risk analysis.