Construction Management QA/QC Specialist

ICF Olson; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking a Construction QA/QC Specialist to support LA County with residential construction QA/QC for CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funded projects. You will review inspection reports, cost estimates, scopes of work, and contractor submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years in residential construction QA/QC, knowledge of relevant building codes, and strong Excel/document management skills. Remote work with travel to field offices in LA County may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience supporting residential construction, inspections, damage assessments, or QA/QC activities.
• Experience working with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or other federally funded construction programs.
• Proficiency with Xactimate X or later versions for damage assessments and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of IRC2024, IBC2024, LosAngelesCounty and California Building Code, and resilient residential construction practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, QuickBase, Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC reviews of inspection reports, scopes of work, cost estimates, builder invoices, and milestone inspections.
• Verify that all construction documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with approved project scopes.
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements are properly incorporated into scopes of work.
• Review plans, scopes of work, and contractor submissions to ensure adherence to codes and program requirements.
• Review and validate builder invoice submissions for accuracy and cost reasonableness.
• Assist in maintaining document control and proper filing of all construction and inspection documentation.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Residential construction

Budgeting

Xactimate

Microsoft Excel

Documentation management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

SharePoint

QuickBase

Salesforce

Job description

Join the ICF team and make a difference! Our growing Disaster Management Division makes BIG things happen every day. ICF is seeking a Construction QA/QC Specialist to assist LA County with managing federal disaster recovery grant programs and carrying out strategic, high‑impact activities to rebuild housing, strengthen communities, and mitigate future disaster risks. The Construction QA/QC Specialist will perform day‑to‑day quality assurance and quality control activities to support residential construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and mitigation efforts funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. This position requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to adjust to an ever‑changing environment. Only candidates who reside in California and can reasonably access or support work within Los Angeles County will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC reviews of inspection reports, scopes of work, cost estimates, builder invoices, and milestone inspections.
• Verify that all construction documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with approved project scopes.
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements (lead‑based paint, asbestos, mold, Section106 compliance) are properly incorporated into scopes of work.
• Review plans, scopes of work, and contractor submissions to ensure consistency, completeness, and ensure scope of work adheres to applicable building codes, standards, and program requirements.
• Review and validate builder invoice submissions for accuracy, completeness, and cost reasonableness.
• Assist in maintaining document control and proper filing of all construction and inspection documentation in the system of record.
• Coordinate with Damage Assessors, Construction Managers, and other field staff to resolve inconsistencies and deficiencies in construction documentation.
• Support quality assurance audits, inspections, and field verification activities as needed.
• Identify potential risks or discrepancies and escalated findings to the Construction QA/QC Lead for resolution.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting residential construction, inspections, damage assessments, or QA/QC activities.
• Experience working with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or other federally funded construction programs.
• Proficiency with Xactimate X or later versions for damage assessments and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of IRC2024, IBC2024, LosAngelesCounty and California Building Code, and resilient residential construction practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, QuickBase, Salesforce).
• Excellent writing and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently or collaboratively within a team environment.

Other Job Details

• Remote position with possible occasional travel to field offices, client sites, and housing centers throughout LA County.
• Full‑time position.

Pay Range – $81,147.00 – $137,949.00 (California, Remote Office (CA99))

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Work‑place discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act.

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