Senior Environmental Cost Estimator (Remediation)

CDM Smith; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to lead detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects across planning, design and construction phases.

The role requires proficiency with MCACES/MII and advanced Excel models, plus ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and perform cost risk analyses. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost 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 design elements into cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation for decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimation

CERCLA/RCRA knowledge

Remediation methods

MCACES/MII

Analytical/Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

MCACES MII

Excel-based models

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to lead detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects across planning, design and construction phases.

The role requires proficiency with MCACES/MII and advanced Excel models, plus ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and perform cost risk analyses. Travel up to 10% may be required.