Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator (On-Call, Remote)

Tetra Tech; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators for its Disaster Recovery Cadre to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs across the United States. The role involves developing accurate and defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and emergency work.

Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs. This on-call cadre position requires travel and collaboration with engineers, architects, and program staff to ensure

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management, 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 analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs through project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating activities.
• Undertake site inspections of damaged facilities and infrastructure to understand damages and repairs.
• Evaluate project scope, means and methods of construction, and restoration approaches.
• Assist with development and validation of disaster recovery project scopes.
• Collaborate with applicants, engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff to define eligible work.

Skills

Construction estimating

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) / RA / CCP (preferred)

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF)

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators for its Disaster Recovery Cadre to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs across the United States. The role involves developing accurate and defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and emergency work.

Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs. This on-call cadre position requires travel and collaboration with engineers, architects, and program staff to ensure