Disaster Recovery Construction Lead – LA County

ICF; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 118,807 - 201,971; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a Deputy Project Manager – Operations to support Los Angeles County in managing federal disaster recovery grant programs and coordinating field operations across the county. The role emphasizes leading field staff, ensuring quality, and delivering timely project outcomes aligned with HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT guidelines.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction management or field operations experience, familiarity with relevant building codes, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years in construction management or field operations.
• Experience with multidisciplinary field teams and federal programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT requirements and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of field personnel across LA County.
• Coordinate inspections, contractor work, and field activities for quality and timeliness.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HUD programs and local building codes.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance guidance to staff.
• Collaborate with officials, contractors, and program managers to align activities.
• Prepare reports and updates for grant compliance and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Review plans and scopes of work for consistency with budgets and requirements.
• Travel throughout LA County for site visits and team support.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Construction oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Xactimate

RSMeans

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ICF seeks a Deputy Project Manager – Operations to support Los Angeles County in managing federal disaster recovery grant programs and coordinating field operations across the county. The role emphasizes leading field staff, ensuring quality, and delivering timely project outcomes aligned with HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT guidelines.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction management or field operations experience, familiarity with relevant building codes, and strong leadership and