Remote Construction QA/QC Lead for Disaster Recovery

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

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Construction QA/QC Lead to support Los Angeles County disaster recovery efforts, focusing on QA/QC for construction activities and cost estimates under HUD CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT programs.

The role requires 2+ years in relevant programs, proficiency in Xactimate, and strong Excel skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Remote work with travel to LA County sites is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of CDBG-DR construction program experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience supporting CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT housing recovery construction programs.
• Proficiency with Xactimate X or later versions as it relates to CDBG-DR construction, damage assessments, and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of IRC 2024, IBC 2024, Los Angeles County and California Building Code, and residential construction and resilient building practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, charts, and formatting to create client-ready deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple people and projects, and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing expert services to support disaster recovery and mitigation efforts, focusing on QA/QC of construction activities.
• Manage a team of QA/QC specialists.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of inspections, cost estimations, scopes of work, builder invoices, cost reasonableness determinations, and environmental requirements (lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, Section 106 compliance).
• Review inspector and builder change order requests for reasonableness and necessity.
• Review and verify milestone inspection documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the approved project scope.
• Ensure all required programmatic documentation is accurately supplied and entered into the system of record.
• Review builder assignment methodologies, builder performance scoring, and contractor compliance with program standards.
• Assist with the development and refinement of QA/QC policies, procedures, and processes for implementation and training.
• Support field teams and provide operational guidance on quality assurance best practices.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Skills

CDBG-DR experience

Xactimate X proficiency

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Strong writing & communication

Project and team management

Independent / collaborative work

Education

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

3 years of CDBG-DR construction program experience in lieu of degree

Job description

ICF is seeking a Construction QA/QC Lead to support Los Angeles County disaster recovery efforts, focusing on QA/QC for construction activities and cost estimates under HUD CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT programs.

The role requires 2+ years in relevant programs, proficiency in Xactimate, and strong Excel skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Remote work with travel to LA County sites is possible.