Climate & Environment Full-time

Cost Estimator - 6 years minimum experience

AECOM

Posted

Aug 08, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Job Summary
AECOM has an immediate need for an Estimator to work on several projects, primarily related to environmental remediation work.ย  This is a full-time position and can be based remotely within the United States but must be able to travel up to 40% of the time to projects nationwide.

Responsibilities of this position, which may vary slightly, include the following:

  • Capable of quickly learning the Company estimating systems and processes.
  • Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.
  • Perform Environmental Remediation estimations in Sage Estimating Software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate and supporting proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches.
  • Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
  • Collaborates with project teams and management in development of strategies and plans.
  • Participates in analyzing and using estimations to predict key project issues.
  • Documents assumptions clearly for 1) communication with the project team during the bid process and 2) execution of work.
  • Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
  • Understanding and application of financial analysis and calculation of profitability metrics.
  • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
  • Supervises junior staff through task development, establishing and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance related issues and achievements.
  • Identifies and develops talent.
  • Actively participates in all staffing issues affecting their area of responsibility.
  • Assists in tracking action items.ย 
  • This is a supervisory/technical specialist position responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of subordinates under the direction of a manager or functions as a technical expert.
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.
  • Work directly with subcontractors to resolve technical matters during proposals, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Prepares crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
  • Determines construction equipment selection.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of planning and scheduling.
  • Understands company cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances).
  • Develops Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
  • Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
  • Prepares bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
  • Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
  • Develops current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
  • Helps prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Job Summary
AECOM has an immediate need for an Estimator to work on several projects, primarily related to environmental remediation work.ย  This is a full-time position and can be based remotely within the United States but must be able to travel up to 40% of the time to projects nationwide.

Responsibilities of this position, which may vary slightly, include the following:

  • Capable of quickly learning the Company estimating systems and processes.
  • Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.
  • Perform Environmental Remediation estimations in Sage Estimating Software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate and supporting proposal team during development of remediation technical approaches.
  • Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
  • Collaborates with project teams and management in development of strategies and plans.
  • Participates in analyzing and using estimations to predict key project issues.
  • Documents assumptions clearly for 1) communication with the project team during the bid process and 2) execution of work.
  • Assists in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
  • Understanding and application of financial analysis and calculation of profitability metrics.
  • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
  • Supervises junior staff through task development, establishing and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance related issues and achievements.
  • Identifies and develops talent.
  • Actively participates in all staffing issues affecting their area of responsibility.
  • Assists in tracking action items.ย 
  • This is a supervisory/technical specialist position responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the work of subordinates under the direction of a manager or functions as a technical expert.
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of ROIC and IRR forecasts.
  • Work directly with subcontractors to resolve technical matters during proposals, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Prepares crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
  • Determines construction equipment selection.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of planning and scheduling.
  • Understands company cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances).
  • Develops Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
  • Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
  • Prepares bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
  • Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
  • Develops current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
  • Helps prepare information for Executive Review Committee presentations.

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