Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator (On-Call)

Tetra Tech; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators to join our Disaster Recovery Cadre, supporting FEMA Public Assistance and related programs across the United States. You will develop accurate, defendable cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects, with field, remote, or hybrid assignments.

This on-call cadre position emphasizes project scoping, estimates, and compliance reviews, requiring collaboration with engineers, architects, and program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating or related discipline.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facilities.
• Experience estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with construction practices, site investigations, and inspection activities.
• Ability to travel to client sites and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs through cost estimating.
• Develop conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for disaster recovery projects.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and general conditions costs.
• Review engineering reports, plans, specifications, and contractor proposals for costs.
• Prepare FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF) analyses when required.
• Maintain clear, defensible estimate documentation for audits and program reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) / RA / CCP or similar credential

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators to join our Disaster Recovery Cadre, supporting FEMA Public Assistance and related programs across the United States. You will develop accurate, defendable cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects, with field, remote, or hybrid assignments.

This on-call cadre position emphasizes project scoping, estimates, and compliance reviews, requiring collaboration with engineers, architects, and program