Disaster Recovery Construction Manager – Field Inspections

ICF; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,147 - 137,949; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Damage Assessor / Construction Manager to support Los Angeles County with federal disaster recovery grant programs. This role focuses on managing housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction activities, with inspections, cost estimating, and environmental compliance functioning as core duties.

The ideal candidate has HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT experience, strong knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in Xactimate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in CDBG-DR construction management, conducting inspections, and damage assessments.
• Proficiency with the latest Xactimate version for damage assessments, scope development, and cost estimating (required).
• Knowledge of IRC 2024, IBC 2024, Los Angeles County and California Building Code, and resilient residential construction practices.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain building codes, inspection findings, program policies, and resolve construction-related issues between multiple parties.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Housing Quality Standards (HQS)/ NSPIRE Inspector certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing expert services to support disaster recovery efforts, focusing on residential construction inspections, assessments, cost estimating, and environmental requirements (lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, Section 106 compliance).
• Perform site inspections to estimate the cost of qualifying damage and construction work to be included in the scope of the project.
• Conduct pre-bid walkthroughs and pre-construction meetings with builders and homeowners for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement housing projects.
• Review and analyze damage assessments, inspection reports for previous repairs, and estimated cost of repair reports.
• Coordinate and conduct milestone inspections during active construction projects to verify completion of work against approved scopes.
• Create independent cost estimates, review builder change orders, and ensure compliance with quality standards and cost reasonableness policies.
• Coordinate with building departments, municipalities, and stakeholders to ensure all inspection requirements and local code compliance.
• Incorporate site-specific environmental requirements into scopes of work and construction activities.
• Manage construction activities and serve as the primary field point of contact for construction progress monitoring once projects transition into the active build phase.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Skills

Xactimate

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

ICF is seeking a Damage Assessor / Construction Manager to support Los Angeles County with federal disaster recovery grant programs. This role focuses on managing housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction activities, with inspections, cost estimating, and environmental compliance functioning as core duties.

The ideal candidate has HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT experience, strong knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in Xactimate.