Disaster Recovery Data Analyst (On-Call, Remote)

Tetra Tech, Inc. in; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Data Analyst - Disaster Recovery Cadre (Finance) at Tetra Tech, Inc. is focused on developing accurate cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and disaster recovery programs.

This on-call role supports FEMA PA and related initiatives, with assignments potentially remote, field-based, or hybrid, across the United States. The position requires 2+ years in construction estimating or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 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 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.
• 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 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

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF)

Job description

Data Analyst - Disaster Recovery Cadre (Finance) at Tetra Tech, Inc. is focused on developing accurate cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and disaster recovery programs.

This on-call role supports FEMA PA and related initiatives, with assignments potentially remote, field-based, or hybrid, across the United States. The position requires 2+ years in construction estimating or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with