What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator - Civil and Environmental Remediation Projects position at Action?
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil and environmental remediation projects, including earthwork, excavation, dewatering & treatment underground utilities, demolition, hazardous/non-hazardous material handling. remedial treatment system installations and various other remedial/civil projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, technical reports, and environmental data to develop accurate and competitive bid proposals, including quantity takeoffs, labor/equipment rates, subcontractor analysis, and production assumptions.
- Present bid packages, develop technical approach plans, and participate in value engineering discussions.
- Develop project budgets and comprehensive Schedules of Values (SOVs) for contract execution.
- Conduct site visits and apply field experience to assess constructability, risks, and site-specific needs.
- Obtain all permits as required to complete the work.
Project Management & Execution
- Lead projects from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contract, and environmental requirements.
- Prepare and maintain schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and daily/weekly reporting.
- Coordinate daily with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to support safe and efficient site operations.
- Prepare, track, and submit invoices with appropriate backup tied to the SOV.
- Maintain strong cost control and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure delivery of all required submittals, documentation, and regulatory compliance items.
Technical Documentation & Compliance
- Write detailed Work Plans, including:
- Health & Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Sampling & Analysis Plans (SAPs)
- Remedial Action/Implementation Plans
- Quality Control Plans
- Prepare technical narratives, work methods, and environmental execution strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to project scope.
Hands-On Field Involvement
- Apply real-world field experience to solve technical and logistical challenges.
- Maintain a continued hands-on presence on job sites as needed, especially during project startup, critical path operations, subcontractor oversight, quality checks, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate the ability to step in with practical guidance on excavation, remediation systems, earthwork activities, and site logistics.
- Support field teams with equipment knowledge, production planning, and safe work execution.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Strengthen and expand relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Leverage personal industry contacts to identify new leads, opportunities, teaming partners, and strategic pursuits.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, industry events, networking functions, and client check-ins.
- Support proposal development, bid strategies, and long-term growth initiatives in coordination with company leadership.
- Serve as a professional and technical representative of the company in both field and client-facing environments.
Qualifications
- 10 years of hands-on experience in environmental remediation, civil construction, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to estimate, manage, and execute complex field projects.
- Strong client-facing and business development skills.
- Proficiency with estimating and project management software (HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, P6, or equivalent, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Microsoft Projects etc).
- Solid understanding of environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical plan writing.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit active project sites regularly
Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating & Pre-Construction
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil and environmental remediation projects, including earthwork, excavation, dewatering & treatment underground utilities, demolition, hazardous/non-hazardous material handling. remedial treatment system installations and various other remedial/civil projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, technical reports, and environmental data to develop accurate and competitive bid proposals, including quantity takeoffs, labor/equipment rates, subcontractor analysis, and production assumptions.
- Present bid packages, develop technical approach plans, and participate in value engineering discussions.
- Develop project budgets and comprehensive Schedules of Values (SOVs) for contract execution.
- Conduct site visits and apply field experience to assess constructability, risks, and site-specific needs.
- Obtain all permits as required to complete the work.
- Project Management & Execution
- Lead projects from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contract, and environmental requirements.
- Prepare and maintain schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and daily/weekly reporting.
- Coordinate daily with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to support safe and efficient site operations.
- Prepare, track, and submit invoices with appropriate backup tied to the SOV.
- Maintain strong cost control and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure delivery of all required submittals, documentation, and regulatory compliance items.
- Technical Documentation & Compliance
- Write detailed Work Plans, including:
- Health & Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Sampling & Analysis Plans (SAPs)
- Remedial Action/Implementation Plans
- Quality Control Plans
- Prepare technical narratives, work methods, and environmental execution strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to project scope.
- Hands-On Field Involvement
- Apply real-world field experience to solve technical and logistical challenges.
- Maintain a continued hands-on presence on job sites as needed, especially during project startup, critical path operations, subcontractor oversight, quality checks, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate the ability to step in with practical guidance on excavation, remediation systems, earthwork activities, and site logistics.
- Support field teams with equipment knowledge, production planning, and safe work execution.
- Business Development & Client Relations
- Strengthen and expand relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Leverage personal industry contacts to identify new leads, opportunities, teaming partners, and strategic pursuits.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, industry events, networking functions, and client check-ins.
- Support proposal development, bid strategies, and long-term growth initiatives in coordination with company leadership.
- Serve as a professional and technical representative of the company in both field and client-facing environments.
- Qualifications
- 10 years of hands-on experience in environmental remediation, civil construction, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to estimate, manage, and execute complex field projects.
- Strong client-facing and business development skills.
- Proficiency with estimating and project management software (HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, P6, or equivalent, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Microsoft Projects etc).
- Solid understanding of environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical plan writing.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit active project sites regularly