On-Call Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator

Tetra Tech; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs across the United States. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects.

This on-call role may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs and project requirements. Responsibilities include scoping, damage assessment, and cost validation, with collaboration across engineers, architects, grant

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating or related field.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates.
• Experience estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with modern construction practices and project scope development.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating for disaster recovery.
• Develop labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, and drainage.
• Review plans and cost documentation for compliance and defensibility.
• Support FEMA cost estimating formats and program eligibility determinations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Professional credential (PE/RA/CCP or similar)

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

FEMA CEF

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and disaster recovery programs across the United States. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects.

This on-call role may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs and project requirements. Responsibilities include scoping, damage assessment, and cost validation, with collaboration across engineers, architects, grant