Substantial Damage Estimator

AECOM; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Substantial Damage Estimator to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. Placement is not immediate and will occur based on operational need.

The cadre is designed to build a roster of qualified candidates for temporary assignments. Substantial Damage Estimators will be responsible for collecting data to assist in determining if a structure’s repair costs meet or exceed a certain threshold of its pre-damage market value.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of disaster-affected residential and non-residential structures.
• Document damages through photographs, measurements, notes, and inspection reports.
• Verify damages, quantities, dimensions, and scope of work for eligibility.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external stakeholders such as clients, disaster affected persons, contractors.
• Ensure that program policies and procedures are adhered to and that inspections and documentation comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met during site inspections.
• Maintain professionalism and strong customer service while working with disaster-affected communities.
• Provide on-site support as needed

Skills

Field inspections

Data collection

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Flexibility hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

FEMA SDE tool

Job description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Substantial Damage Estimator to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. Placement is not immediate and will occur based on operational need. The cadre is designed to build a roster of qualified candidates for temporary assignments.

Substantial Damage Estimators will be responsible for collecting data to assist in determining if a structure’s repair costs meet or exceed a certain threshold of its pre-damage market value. Candidates must be willing and available to deploy on short notice, as needed.

The Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) duties include the following

• Perform field inspections of disaster-affected residential and non-residential structures.
• Document damages through photographs, measurements, notes, and inspection reports.
• Verify damages, quantities, dimensions, and scope of work for eligibility.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external stakeholders such as clients, disaster affected persons, contractors.
• Ensure that program policies and procedures are adhered to and that inspections and documentation comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met during site inspections.
• Maintain professionalism and strong customer service while working with disaster-affected communities.
• Provide on-site support as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma and 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using FEMA’s Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) tool to input data as needed, ensuring compliance with FEMA protocols.
• Ability to generate detailed reports summarizing findings in compliance with FEMA standards. Reports may include measurements, photos, sketches or maps.
• Knowledge of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), and floodplain management compliance.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal disaster recovery.
• Experience supporting large-scale disaster response operations.
• Ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and extended deployments as needed. Extended hours and rapid response may be required during activations.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future for this role

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $32 to $45.

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 32 - USD 45 - hourly