Remote Damage Assessor & Construction Manager (LA)

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

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Damage Assessor / Construction Manager to support Los Angeles County disaster recovery efforts. You will perform field inspections, develop cost estimates, and manage housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction activities under HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT programs.

The role requires California residency with LA County access, strong knowledge of building codes (IRC/IBC 2024), Xactimate proficiency, and ability to coordinate with builders, homeowners, and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in CDBG-DR construction management, inspections, and damage assessments.
• Proficiency with the latest Xactimate version for damage assessments and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of IRC 2024, IBC 2024, Los Angeles County and California Building Code, and resilient residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based construction management and inspections.
• Estimate costs and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with builders, homeowners, and authorities.
• Perform milestone inspections and manage scopes.
• Prepare independent cost estimates and review change orders.
• Ensure code compliance and site environmental requirements.
• Travel to project sites and field offices in LA County.

Skills

Xactimate proficiency

Construction management

Inspection & damage assessment

Cost estimating

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ICF is seeking a Damage Assessor / Construction Manager to support Los Angeles County disaster recovery efforts. You will perform field inspections, develop cost estimates, and manage housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction activities under HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT programs.

The role requires California residency with LA County access, strong knowledge of building codes (IRC/IBC 2024), Xactimate proficiency, and ability to coordinate with builders, homeowners, and local