Estimator
Construction
santa feNew Mexico Contract/CTH Dec 2, 2024
Cost Estimator
  • Hourly Pay Rate:  $60/hr.            
  • Per Diem/Expenses: Sante Fe or Los Vegas New Mexico area
  • Rotation: At FEMA’s discretion, a 7-14 day rotation may be allowed approximately every 60 days. 
  • Location: Sante Fe or Los Vegas New Mexico
  • Hours Worked Weekly: 40 hours.  History has shown OT is common.

Primary duties and responsibilities:
  • The CEF Specialist will support teams of Architects and Engineers to develop repair or replacement costs of damaged facilities and prepare cost analysis for construction contract change orders.
  • Evaluate applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness
  • Review information provided and identifying additional information needed
  • Research, review and update equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work
  • Forecast project costs by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all project costs according to specifications
  • May develop cost proposals based on RFP’s and RFQ’s
  • Consider materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations
  • Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraint
 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Ability to successfully pass a background investigation to obtain the required FEMA badge.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR 14 years in field of expertise with complex construction projects.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.