Cost Estimator
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure planning, or a 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 analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Infrastructure Management, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Licensed Contractor, Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Cost Estimator, or similar professional credential.
Experience using RSMeans, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF), or other industry-standard estimating platforms.
Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance regulations, policy, eligibility requirements, and the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG).
Previous FEMA experience as a Cost Estimator, Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Hazard Mitigation Specialist, Policy Advisor, or similar disaster recovery role.
Experience with roads, utilities, drainage systems, site development, vertical construction, or public infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting disaster recovery, grant-funded infrastructure programs, or public sector capital projects.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform field inspections and site visits at disaster-impacted facilities and infrastructure when required by an assignment.
Ability to travel to client offices, applicant facilities, disaster recovery operation centers, and other project locations as needed.
Ability to perform computer-based estimating and technical review activities for extended periods during remote or office-based assignments.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
Work assignments may be performed remotely, in the field, or through a hybrid arrangement depending on client needs and project requirements.
Field assignments may take place in disaster-impacted communities and at damaged public facilities or infrastructure sites.
Work conditions and location may vary by assignment, including active disaster recovery operations and geographically dispersed project teams.
Additional Information
This is an on-call, as-needed cadre position. Work assignments are not guaranteed and depend on disaster declarations, contract awards, client needs, project requirements, qualifications, availability, and recovery program activations.
Acceptance of assignments is voluntary, and periods of inactivity between deployments may occur.
Assignment schedules may be flexible and may include periods of high-intensity workload during active recovery operations.
Some deployments may require extended travel or mobilization on short notice; other assignments may be fully remote.
Evening and weekend work may be required during surge events or active disaster recovery operations.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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