Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator — Remote & On-Call

Tetra Tech; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and market-competitive福利

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs nationwide. This on-call, as-needed role involves developing accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent projects.

Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs. You will review plans, analyze quantities and unit costs, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and program staff to ensure

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, materials, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with modern construction practices and project scopes.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs through scoping and cost estimating.
• Prepare cost estimates for damaged facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Assist with documentation for audit and program reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff.
• Maintain project records per client requirements.

Skills

Cost estimating

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA CEF

Estimating software

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Cost Estimators to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs nationwide. This on-call, as-needed role involves developing accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent projects.

Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs. You will review plans, analyze quantities and unit costs, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and program staff to ensure