Job Description
40481BR
Requisition ID: 40481BR
Business Unit: FSU
Job Description:
The FEMA Costing Specialist:
Conducts preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field for infrastructure projects.
Prepares complex project worksheets for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure damaged by a disaster.
Reviews, evaluates and analyzes applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness and accuracy as related to the scope of work.
Researches, reviews and updates equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work.
Develops cost estimates using RS Means software.
May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
Performs other duties as required.
Job Title: FEMA - Costing Specialist
Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe
Employment Type: Temporary
Minimum Qualifications:
HS Diploma or equivalent.
5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor’s degree.
Domestic travel is required.
EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide
Amount of Travel Required: 100%
Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary
Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Skills and Abilities:
Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
Familiar with estimating tools such as RS Means.
Knowledge of FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format (CEF) is a plus.
Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience working with Federal Regulations and Code.
Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.
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Job Tags
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