FEMA Cost Specialists / Estimators

Various Locations, USA

Posted: 02/02/2024 Employment Type: Temp/Contract Industry: Construction General Job Number: real_street-1998 Pay Rate: $41.00 - $63.00

Job Description

In support of FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program, we are actively searching for Estimators to support disaster recovery efforts as Costing Specialists.

FEMA Cost Specialists will be responsible for tasks, such as:

  • Developing cost estimates for infrastructure projects
  • Evaluating applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness
  • Reviewing information provided and identifying additional information needed
  • Researching, reviewing and updating equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work

All positions are W2 as an employee of RealStreet. Company benefits include: health plan, LTD, dental and vision plans. A generous 401(k) with huge company match is available upon attaining eligibility. 

Salary is based upon experience, position requirements, classification criteria and skill level qualifications. Full expenses are paid, (including travel to and from the site, lodging and per diem) in accordance with the GSA schedule. 

Candidates with previous FEMA disaster experience and training are strongly encouraged to apply. Please indicate training received and PW experience by category and number of each type PW completed.

 

Job Requirements

Successful candidates willing to become a ‘Part of the Team’ with RealStreet will commit to complete training, honoring deployment commitments and overall availability.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements for position for which they are applying:

  • First-level professionals shall possess an Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in their field of expertise or five (5) years of expertise
  • Mid-level professionals shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in their field of expertise and an Undergraduate Degree, or ten (10) years of experience in their field of expertise
  • Senior-level professionals shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in their field of expertise and an Undergraduate Degree, or fifteen (15) years of experience in their field of expertise

As these are Public Trust positions, all candidates must submit to and successfully be deemed suitable for such a position as a result of an FBI background check. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination.

You must be able to work seven (7) days a week for extremely long hours each day and leave your home within 48 hours notice. Working conditions are a post-disaster environment. This means a lack of power, telephone, hotels, and most other modern conveniences for a long period of time. Stress levels are high, but the rewards are great. The people we are helping need to get their lives back in order, we are there to help.

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RealStreet is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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