Costing Specialists – 100% REMOTE Job at AECOM
Company Description
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Description
AECOM is looking to fill multiple Costing Specialists positions to work on a 3-year contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program supporting FEMA’s four Consolidated Resource Centers (CRC).
This work is 100% remote and is based on the contingencies listed in the minimum requirements and additional information below.
Project Overview: FEMA’s PA Program provides supplemental funding to state and local governments and eligible private nonprofits, Indian tribal governments, and Alaska Native villages for disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of damaged infrastructure.
AECOM will support these efforts by providing FEMA a wide range of technical and program management services to support four CRCs processing grant applications and validating/preparing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates and conducting compliance reviews across multiple disasters.
Position Description:
+ The Costing Specialist validates Public Assistance (PA) grant applications for disaster recovery projects in the standard lane within FEMA’s PA delivery model.
+ The Costing Specialist uses information provided by multiple stakeholders to develop the grant application (project).
+ The Costing Specialist develops the scope of work and cost estimate.
+ The Costing Specialist will prepare a Request for Information (RFI) when additional information is required to complete the project.
+ The Costing Specialist must attend daily stand-up meetings and complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
When preparing the cost estimate, the Costing Specialist will:
+ Develop disaster-specific cost data when applicable
+ Use the best available estimating toolsUse the Cost Estimating Format (CEF) for large projects, in accordance with the Public Assistance CEF for Large Projects Instructional Guide, Version 2.1
+ The Costing Specialist(s) will use FEMA’s Grants Manager (GM) system. FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development, and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team 47,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor’s degree or or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (details below)
+ This position is 100% computer-based and work is completed through a web-based application, so strong computer skills are required: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth (file conversion and import/export ability required)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ 2+ years of related technical experience in the design and/or construction of public infrastructure. The valuable skill types and experience include, engineers, architects, cost estimators, construction inspectors/managers or similar discipline(s) or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Previous experience providing customer service support
+ Experience using cost estimating software
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills; Attention to detail
+ Strong observational, decision making, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize and clearly present key disaster recovery issues and progress to resolution
+ Prior FEMA PA and/or CRC experience preferred, but not required, including PA grant documentation review or project development experience, validating PA grant documentation, and developing or reviewing DDDs, SOWs, and cost estimates for PA grant applications
+ FEMA Grants Manager is a plus
+ Candidates with an accounting/financial background may be suitable as well.
+ Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge
+ Flexible work style with the ability to immediately adapt to changing priorities
+ Able to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines and able to handle tense situations diplomatically
+ Demonstrated behavior of flexibility, adaptability, professionalism
Additional Information:
+ This project has a heavy focus on production and quality focused project. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
+ The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Personnel Security Division requires all disaster personnel to be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
+ As this is a fully remote position, relocation assistance is not available.
+ Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The Colorado based hourly rate for this position is $28.00 to $36.00 / hour
+ AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
+ This position is contingent upon ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
+ This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10067125
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Description
AECOM is looking to fill multiple Costing Specialists positions to work on a 3-year contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program supporting FEMA’s four Consolidated Resource Centers (CRC).
This work is 100% remote and is based on the contingencies listed in the minimum requirements and additional information below.
Project Overview: FEMA’s PA Program provides supplemental funding to state and local governments and eligible private nonprofits, Indian tribal governments, and Alaska Native villages for disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of damaged infrastructure.
AECOM will support these efforts by providing FEMA a wide range of technical and program management services to support four CRCs processing grant applications and validating/preparing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates and conducting compliance reviews across multiple disasters.
Position Description:
+ The Costing Specialist validates Public Assistance (PA) grant applications for disaster recovery projects in the standard lane within FEMA’s PA delivery model.
+ The Costing Specialist uses information provided by multiple stakeholders to develop the grant application (project).
+ The Costing Specialist develops the scope of work and cost estimate.
+ The Costing Specialist will prepare a Request for Information (RFI) when additional information is required to complete the project.
+ The Costing Specialist must attend daily stand-up meetings and complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
When preparing the cost estimate, the Costing Specialist will:
+ Develop disaster-specific cost data when applicable
+ Use the best available estimating toolsUse the Cost Estimating Format (CEF) for large projects, in accordance with the Public Assistance CEF for Large Projects Instructional Guide, Version 2.1
+ The Costing Specialist(s) will use FEMA’s Grants Manager (GM) system. FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development, and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team 47,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor’s degree or or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (details below)
+ This position is 100% computer-based and work is completed through a web-based application, so strong computer skills are required: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth (file conversion and import/export ability required)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ 2+ years of related technical experience in the design and/or construction of public infrastructure. The valuable skill types and experience include, engineers, architects, cost estimators, construction inspectors/managers or similar discipline(s) or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Previous experience providing customer service support
+ Experience using cost estimating software
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills; Attention to detail
+ Strong observational, decision making, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize and clearly present key disaster recovery issues and progress to resolution
+ Prior FEMA PA and/or CRC experience preferred, but not required, including PA grant documentation review or project development experience, validating PA grant documentation, and developing or reviewing DDDs, SOWs, and cost estimates for PA grant applications
+ FEMA Grants Manager is a plus
+ Candidates with an accounting/financial background may be suitable as well.
+ Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge
+ Flexible work style with the ability to immediately adapt to changing priorities
+ Able to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines and able to handle tense situations diplomatically
+ Demonstrated behavior of flexibility, adaptability, professionalism
Additional Information:
+ This project has a heavy focus on production and quality focused project. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
+ The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Personnel Security Division requires all disaster personnel to be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
+ As this is a fully remote position, relocation assistance is not available.
+ Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The Colorado based hourly rate for this position is $28.00 to $36.00 / hour
+ AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
+ This position is contingent upon ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
+ This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10067125
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.