Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator (On-Call)

Tetra Tech; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and market-competitiveb

Merit-based financial rewards.

Flexibility and company-wide commitm­

Collaborative team atmosphere that цен

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery projects across the United States. This on-call, as-needed role involves developing accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work.

The position requires collaboration with engineers, contractors, and program staff; travel as needed; and the ability to work remotely or hybrid depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure planning, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facility projects.
• Experience estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with modern construction practices, facility assessments, project scope development, and construction inspection activities.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under changing priorities and demanding schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for field assignments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs through project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating activities.
• Support site inspections of damaged facilities and infrastructure to understand disaster-related damages, proposed repairs, and construction requirements.
• Evaluate project scope, means and methods of construction, and restoration approaches.
• Assist with the development and validation of disaster recovery project scopes.
• Collaborate with applicants, engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff to define eligible work and project requirements.
• Prepare conceptual, parametric, and detailed bottom-up cost estimates for disaster recovery projects.
• Develop labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and general conditions cost estimates.
• Estimate costs associated with repair, restoration, reconstruction, mitigation, and replacement projects.
• Prepare cost analyses for roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, drainage systems, parks, and other public infrastructure.
• Support development of FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF) analyses when required.
• Develop estimate documentation that is clear, defensible, and suitable for audit and program review purposes.
• Review engineering reports, plans, specifications, contractor proposals, and construction cost documentation.
• Evaluate project assumptions, quantities, unit costs, and estimating methodologies.
• Apply knowledge of applicable construction standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost drivers, scope changes, and factors impacting project eligibility and funding.
• Assist project teams with cost validation, reasonableness determinations, and documentation reviews.
• Provide technical estimating expertise to project managers, Public Assistance consultants, and applicant representatives.
• Participate in project formulation meetings and recovery planning discussions.
• Support Requests for Information (RFIs), technical reviews, appeals support, and other recovery program activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, environmental specialists, grant professionals, and construction experts.
• Maintain project records and supporting documentation in accordance with client and program requirements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

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

Professional credentials (PE, RA, CCP)

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA CEF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery projects across the United States. This on-call, as-needed role involves developing accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work.

The position requires collaboration with engineers, contractors, and program staff; travel as needed; and the ability to work remotely or hybrid depending on client needs.