Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator — On-Call & Remote

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs across the United States.

The role involves developing defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, evaluating damaged facilities, and preparing documentation suitable for audits and program reviews. Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs, with on-call deployments and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in construction estimating or related field.
• Experience developing conceptual and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facility projects.
• Experience estimating labor, equipment, materials, and construction costs.
• Knowledge of modern construction standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel to field locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs through scoping, estimating, and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections of damaged facilities and assess disaster-related damages.
• Prepare conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure projects.
• Develop estimate documentation clear for audit and program review purposes.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff to define eligible work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PE/RA/CCP credential

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA CEF

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs across the United States.

The role involves developing defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, evaluating damaged facilities, and preparing documentation suitable for audits and program reviews. Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs, with on-call deployments and occasional travel.