FEMA Cost Estimators – Disaster Recovery / US Virgin Islands

Ready to look for new opportunities in the new year? ICF's Disaster Management team is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support Hurricane Disaster Recovery efforts in the US Virgin Islands. This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.

As a Cost Estimator at ICF, you will develop scope of work and cost estimates based on documentation collected by the project team with input, when necessary, from the technical team.  In addition, you will review cost estimates developed by FEMA. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluate project worksheets (PWs) for eligible damages 

- Collaborate with licensed engineers on technical issues

- Gather standard cost data

- Develop cost information and estimates for repair and/or replacement of disaster-related damage  
Required Qualifications:

- High school diploma

- 3+ years of experience working in the construction industry

- Familiarity with regulations and standard procedures that  may impact cost estimates such as environmental compliance regulatory compliance, hazard mitigation, debris removal and duplication of benefits

- Familiarity with the Stafford Act regarding public assistance programs 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated experience with cost estimating tools such as RS MEANS or CostWorks 

- Experience with cost estimating for repair and reconstruction infrastructure projects 

- Experience in one or more of the following functional areas: project development, hazard mitigation measures, engineering, or architecture 

- Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations, policies and guidance within the FEMA Public Assistance Program 

- Bachelor’s degree        

Professional Skills:

- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

- Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$81,624.00 - $138,761.00

US Virgin Islands Remote Office (VI99)