Damage Assessor / Construction Manager – Disaster Recovery
Core
Field-based construction management and damage assessment for federal disaster recovery grant programs, focusing on residential reconstruction, rehabilitation, and new construction in Los Angeles County.
Role type
Senior IC construction manager (disaster recovery)
Builds
Residential housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects
Domain
Disaster recovery / Construction / Public sector
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Construction management, damage assessment, cost estimating, site inspections, code compliance (IRC/IBC/CA), environmental requirements (lead/asbestos/mold), project coordination, change order management
Preferred skills
CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT program knowledge, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) certification, Xactimate proficiency
Technologies
Xactimate, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Perform site inspections to estimate damage costs; conduct pre-bid walkthroughs and pre-construction meetings; review damage assessments and inspection reports; coordinate milestone inspections during active construction; create independent cost estimates and review change orders; ensure local code and environmental compliance; manage construction activities as primary field contact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC