FEMA Public Assistance Construction Manager

COLEMAN CONSULTING GROUP LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive Pay

Job summary

COLEMAN CONSULTING GROUP LLC is looking for a diligent Construction Manager based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to supervise construction projects and ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, especially in disaster relief situations.

This role mandates rapid deployment and a collaborative approach to working with various professionals on site. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and complete necessary background checks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction management or disaster relief.
• Ability to mobilize and deploy within 24-48 hours.
• Computer proficiency in Adobe, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Estimate costs and maintain project budgets.
• Conduct preliminary damage assessments in the field.

Skills

Construction Site Inspection experience

Strong leadership skills

Crisis resolution skills

Construction management software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

High school diploma with 15 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Benefits/Perks
• Paid time off
• Competitive Pay

Job Summary

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable deployable Construction Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the construction projects and ensure they progress on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is an expert in building methods and has a proven track record of successful construction management projects. This is not a remote position and can be located in multiple states based off deployment orders. Approved applicants will be placed on our deployable roster and must complete mandatory FEMA education to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the construction projects
• Ensure all professionals on site comply with building and safety regulations
• Schedule key deliverables and milestones and ensure progress is being made
• Estimate costs and keep the project within budget
• Coordinate subcontractors and outside contractors
• Report on progress
• Identify and mitigate any potential issues that may arise
• Familiar with Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act/FEMA Public Assistance projects
• Conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State, and local officials.
• Write Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure in order to restore it to its pre-disaster design.
• Prepare for site inspections; coordinate logistics with participants and learn as much as possible about damaged infrastructure before the inspection.
• Take photos of the facility and components; complete the Site Inspection Report (SIR) and request the Applicant’s signature; meet with the Program Delivery Manager to debrief; enter SIR data into FEMA’s Grants Manager program; and review the SIR and DDD using the DDD Review Checklist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred or HS diploma required with 15 years of experience or more.
• Construction Site Inspector experience of 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief
• Previous experience as a Construction Manager
• Deep understanding of construction management methods and processes
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, building products, and building codes
• Strong leadership and crisis resolution skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and construction management software
• Ability to break large projects into small steps
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a Department of Homeland Security “Public Trust” level background check.
• Ability to mobilize and deploy within 24-48 hours to approve location.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Computer Proficiency--in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly, and navigating the internet for research purposes.