On-Call Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator (Remote/Hybrid)

Tetra Tech; Naples (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to join our Disaster Recovery Cadre. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and disaster recovery projects, support eligibility determinations, and work across field, remote, and hybrid assignments.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, program staff, and applicants, with travel as needed and on-call deployments following disasters. This is a nationwide capacity with flexible deployment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating or a related discipline.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates.
• Experience estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with modern construction practices, facility assessments, project scope development.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating for disaster recovery.
• Prepare labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and general conditions costs.
• Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster programs.
• Review engineering plans, proposals, and cost documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain project records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Infrastructure Management, or a related field

Tools

RSMeans

Xactimate

CEF (FEMA Cost Estimating Format)

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to join our Disaster Recovery Cadre. You will develop accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration and disaster recovery projects, support eligibility determinations, and work across field, remote, and hybrid assignments.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, program staff, and applicants, with travel as needed and on-call deployments following disasters. This is a nationwide capacity with flexible deployment.