Data-Driven Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator

Tetra Tech, Inc. in; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Data Analyst - Disaster Recovery Cadre (Finance) to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs. You will develop accurate cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and emergency work, evaluating damaged facilities and defining eligible work with multidisciplinary teams.

This on-call, as-needed Cadre role may involve remote, field-based, or hybrid deployments across the United States, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs through cost estimating activities.
• Prepare cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and general conditions.
• Evaluate project scopes, means and methods, and restoration approaches.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff to define eligible work.
• Assist with cost validation, reasonableness determinations, and documentation reviews.

Skills

Cost estimation

Disaster recovery

Field work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

CEF

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Data Analyst - Disaster Recovery Cadre (Finance) to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs. You will develop accurate cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and emergency work, evaluating damaged facilities and defining eligible work with multidisciplinary teams.

This on-call, as-needed Cadre role may involve remote, field-based, or hybrid deployments across the United States, with travel as required.