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Name

Construction Cost Estimator

Status

Published

Version

1.0

Updated

7/18/2023 10:10:08 AM

Original Release

07/18/2023

Last Major Release

07/18/2023

NQS Position

Resource Category

Hazard Mitigation

Primary Core Capability

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

A Construction Cost Estimator provides technical support in collecting and analyzing data to estimate the time, money, resources, and labor required for Hazard Mitigation (HM) construction projects

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Evaluations of a project's cost effectiveness may be conducted in consultation with a Benefit-Cost Specialist

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The Construction Cost Estimator: 1. Provides technical support in collecting and analyzing data to estimate the time, money, resources, and labor required for HM construction projects 2. Coordinates and consults with stakeholders in the HM construction project including engineers, architects, owners, and contractors to develop project costs for bids and HM grant applications 3. Contributes to evaluations of the technical feasibility and eligibility of the overall HM project and makes recommendations to make a project more cost effective 4. Suggests Section 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Section 406 Public Assistance Program mitigation and reconstruction options

Type 1

The Construction Cost Estimator: 1. Provides technical support in collecting and analyzing data to estimate the time, money, resources, and labor required for HM construction projects 2. Coordinates and consults with stakeholders in the HM construction project including engineers, architects, owners, and contractors to develop project costs for bids and HM grant applications 3. Contributes to evaluations of the technical feasibility and eligibility of the overall HM project and makes recommendations to make a project more cost effective 4. Suggests Section 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Section 406 Public Assistance Program mitigation and reconstruction options

Education

1. For many communities, the Construction Cost Estimator may not be a separate job title but may be the responsibility of an engineer, building official, or planner 2. The position may also be filled by a private contractor

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Minimum of an Associate degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in a related field including construction management, engineering, mathematics, statistics or building sciences, or commensurate experience in the field of construction

Training

1. IS-284 can be substituted with an equivalent damage estimator training course 2. E-212: Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements is recommended, but not required

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 2. IS-284: Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 3.0 Tool 3. IS-393: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation 4. IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the construction industry and cost estimating software applications 2. Ability to estimate and evaluate construction costs in pre- and post-incident environments 3. Knowledge of Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) building codes Experience: A minimum of four years of experience in the construction industry

Physical/ Medical Fitness

The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Light

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Currency is determined by the AHJ

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

It is recommended, but not required, to have a professional certification in cost estimating and analysis or equivalent through a nationally recognized certification entity

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management (NIMS) typed team (Hazard Mitigation Operations Team)
Requester specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident type, complexity and needs
Discuss logistics for this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, National Incident Management System, October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, National Disaster Recovery Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Mitigation Framework, June 2016
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., § 404 and 406
FEMA, Disaster Assistance Policy 9526.1, Hazard Mitigation Funding Under Section 406
FEMA, NIMS 508: Hazard Mitigation Operations Team

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