Senior Estimator - Environmental Services

Senior Estimator Environmental Services

Location: Kansas City, MO
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator Environmental Services to lead estimating efforts for Construction Design-Build and EPC projects across a diverse portfolio of environmental and infrastructure initiatives. This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic project pursuits by delivering accurate, high-quality cost estimates that enable clients to make informed, fact-based decisions while minimizing organizational risk.

The Senior Estimator will provide leadership throughout the preconstruction and proposal process, collaborating with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and clients to develop competitive and reliable project pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy development and implementation efforts.

• Prepare and manage Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals.

• Review and approve project summary schedules for accuracy and validity.

• Manage estimating workload schedules to ensure timely deliverables.

• Lead project risk review processes and present findings.

• Ensure compliance with established estimating methodologies and quality standards.

• Facilitate project team reviews related to quantities, scope, and pricing assumptions.

• Review and approve bonds, insurance quotes, and related cost components.

• Oversee small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation processes.

• Lead subcontractor solicitation and prequalification activities.

• Review and approve specialty equipment and standard equipment pricing.

• Verify subcontractor bid packages prior to distribution for quotations.

• Present estimates to internal leadership and external clients.

• Conduct final estimate reviews prior to management approval and proposal submission.

• Lead estimating teams during preconstruction services execution.

• Maintain cost history databases and continuously improve estimating processes.

• Approve pricing for general conditions, indirect costs, and project overheads.

• Recommend project fee structures, contingencies, and escalation strategies.

• Provide man-hour estimates for required estimating efforts.

• Support contract partnering strategies and joint venture estimate reviews.

• Review commercial terms and conditions and identify risk exposures.

• Validate value engineering options, alternates, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure accuracy of estimate clarifications, assumptions, and scope alignment.

• Identify gaps or overlaps in project documentation and scope.

• Train, mentor, and support junior estimating staff.

• Perform additional duties as assigned while maintaining compliance with company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
  (Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.)

• Minimum 7+ years of direct project estimating experience, preferably within environmental, construction, or EPC project environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project settings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • ConEst

  • K-base

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required.