Senior Environmental Cost Estimator (CERCLA/RCRA)

CDM Smith; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects across all delivery phases.

You will develop CERCLA/RCRA feasibility estimates, support project authorization, budgeting and bids, and use MCACES MII and advanced Excel models to build defensible cost models; collaborate with design teams, perform risk analyses, and contribute to value engineering; travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license; 7 years experience.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure 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, Second Generation (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

Environmental remediation

CERCLA

RCRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MCACES MII

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects across all delivery phases.

You will develop CERCLA/RCRA feasibility estimates, support project authorization, budgeting and bids, and use MCACES MII and advanced Excel models to build defensible cost models; collaborate with design teams, perform risk analyses, and contribute to value engineering; travel up to 10% as needed.