About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an on-call Data Analyst for a Disaster Recovery Cadre to support federally declared disaster response and recovery programs. This role focuses on cost estimating, damage assessment, and project scoping for public infrastructure and facility restoration. Assignments may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on project needs.

• Support FEMA Public Assistance and similar disaster recovery programs through project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating.
• Perform site inspections (field visits) to document disaster-related damages and collect data for repair and restoration scopes.
• Develop conceptual, parametric, and detailed bottom-up cost estimates for repairs, reconstruction, mitigation, and replacements.
• Prepare labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and general conditions cost components and compile defensible estimate documentation.
• Evaluate engineering reports, contract proposals, plans, and specifications to validate scopes and costs.
• Use estimating tools and industry cost databases to develop unit costs and quantify materials and labor.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, applicants, and program staff to clarify eligibility, assumptions, and scope boundaries.
• Support development of FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF) analyses and respond to RFIs, appeals, and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate project records and prepare documentation suitable for program review and audits.
• Travel to project sites and client locations as required; accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

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Responsibilities (Examples of typical tasks)

• Conduct damage assessments for roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, buildings, parks, and other public infrastructure.
• Prepare clear, defensible estimating documentation that supports funding eligibility and audit reviews.
• Identify cost drivers, evaluate assumptions, and recommend cost-effective restoration approaches.
• Provide technical estimating guidance to project managers and applicant representatives.
• Participate in recovery planning, project formulation meetings, and multidisciplinary coordination.

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Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management, infrastructure planning, or closely related discipline.
• Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facility projects.
• Familiarity estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
• Experience performing field assessments or construction inspections.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare defensible documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field assignments; valid driver’s license.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Infrastructure Management, or related field.
• Professional credentials such as PE, RA, Licensed Contractor, Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or similar.
• Experience with RSMeans, Xactimate, FEMA CEF, or other industry-standard estimating platforms.
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance regulations, eligibility, and the PAPPG.
• Prior FEMA or disaster recovery experience (Cost Estimator, Site Inspector, Program Delivery, Hazard Mitigation, or similar).
• Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, site development, or public sector capital projects.

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct field inspections at disaster-impacted sites, including uneven terrain and damaged facilities.
• Ability to travel to client offices, applicant facilities, disaster recovery operation centers, and other project locations.
• Ability to perform computer-based estimating and documentation tasks for extended periods.

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Work Environment

• Assignments may be remote, in the field, or hybrid depending on client needs.
• Field assignments may occur in disaster-impacted communities, requiring adaptability to varied sites and conditions.
• Assignments are on-call and as-needed: acceptance is voluntary and periods of inactivity between deployments may occur.
• Work schedules can include surge periods, evening, or weekend work during active recovery operations.

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Additional Information

• This is an on-call cadre position. Work is contingent on disaster declarations, contract awards, client needs, and availability.
• Some deployments may require rapid mobilization or extended travel; other assignments may be fully remote.
• Assignment schedules and compensation terms will be provided with individual deployment offers.

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Life at Confidential Client

• Market-competitive benefits and merit-based recognition (where applicable by assignment).
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and meaningful impact in disaster-impacted communities.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that value expertise and contribution.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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