Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator – On-Call & Remote

Tetra Tech; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects, evaluating damaged facilities and project scopes.

This on-call cadre position may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs and project requirements. Travel and field inspections may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure planning, or 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 written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability 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 for 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management related field

Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent credential

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF)

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects, evaluating damaged facilities and project scopes.

This on-call cadre position may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs and project requirements. Travel and field inspections may be required.