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Estimator

  2026-04-03     Phillips Environmental     Knoxville,TN  
Description:

Summary

We are seeking an Estimator (Demolition & Environmental Remediation) to join our team

and play a key role in growing and shaping this expanding this portion of our business. This

role is ideal for an experienced estimator who understands that successful remediation and

demolition work depends on sound risk evaluation, regulatory awareness, and strong

preconstruction strategy, not just takeoffs and pricing.

The Estimator will support competitive pursuits today while helping position the company

for more negotiated, alternative-delivery, and repeat client work as the business grows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

Prepare detailed cost estimates for demolition, environmental remediation, reclamation,

and restoration projects, generally ranging from $1M to $50M. Review and interpret plans,

technical specifications, environmental site assessments, RAPs, geotechnical data, waste

profiles, and disposal requirements. Develop scopes and pricing for hazardous materials

abatement, soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation, industrial and selective

demolition, and regulated waste disposal. Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor,

equipment, materials, subcontractors, and disposal facilities.

Risk & Compliance

Identify, evaluate, and price risks related to environmental liability, unknown site

conditions, regulatory compliance, permitting, and waste classification. Support pursuit

decisions and pricing strategy. Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and HAZWOPER

requirements. Participate in value engineering and means-and-methods development.

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

Solicit and evaluate pricing from specialty subcontractors and vendors. Assist in developing

preferred vendor relationships.

Collaboration & Handoff

Work closely with environmental, operations, and field teams. Support project handoff and

execution planning. Contribute to estimating tools and best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but may coordinate

projects or tasks involving other departments or team members as directed by the

Vice President of Preconstruction.

Requirements

5+ years of estimating experience with demolition and/or environmental remediation.

Experience with demolition, remediation, and hazardous materials. Strong regulatory

knowledge. Proficiency with estimating software such as HeavyBid, InEight, or Bluebeam.

Ability to attend site walks and meet HAZWOPER requirements.

Preferred Experience

EPA, DoD, DoE, or state remediation projects. Alternative delivery methods. Industrial or

utility clients. Union and non-union environments.

Location & Travel

Knoxville, TN. Some Travel required.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully

complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all

potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The

examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical

professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that

could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely

performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process


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