Senior Environmental Engineer - Cost Estimation Lead

CDM Smith; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong cost-estimating focus to drive detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil projects across planning, design, and construction.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, using MCACES MII and Excel models to produce defensible estimates, perform risk analysis and support bid evaluations and project authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license; 7 years related experience; 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 and lifecycle cost comparisons.
• Prepare cost estimates to support project authorization, budgeting, and contractor bid evaluations.
• Utilize 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 optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, documentation, and estimate validation for decisions.
• Support construction phase activities including change orders and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating experience

CERCLA/RCRA remediation knowledge

Site remediation methods

MCACES MII proficiency

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

MCACES MII

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong cost-estimating focus to drive detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil projects across planning, design, and construction.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, using MCACES MII and Excel models to produce defensible estimates, perform risk analysis and support bid evaluations and project authorization.