Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist

IEM•, FL

3d•$105,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

IEM is hiring a full-time Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist with quality control and construction experience. The role supports disaster recovery and mitigation programs, focusing on construction oversight, inspections, cost estimating, and environmental requirements, including lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, and Section 106 historical review. The specialist provides leadership and quality control for housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects funded by CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs, ensuring alignment with HUD requirements and the Florida Building Code. The position is based in Florida, with the employee working from a personal office or home location that meets IEM standards. The preferred candidate lives in or within commuting distance of the Tampa Bay Region: Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hernando, or Pasco County. Travel to client sites in Pasco County is required, and travel or commuting to other client sites and meetings within the Tampa Bay Region may be needed based on project demands. The specialist coordinates with government officials, environmental teams, program managers, procurement teams, contractors, and local partners. The role includes developing construction and environmental procedures, supporting contractor selection and performance monitoring, managing staff training and reviews, resolving construction and homeowner concerns, maintaining documentation, managing client contracts and work orders, and allocating resources. The position may also process, monitor, track, and report applications within a functional area with little or no direct supervision. Salary is based on location and experience and is listed as $105,000–$125,000. The job posting also lists paid holidays, vacation pay, sick pay, a 401(k) plan with matching, and company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience managing residential construction projects, including two years managing construction projects in Florida, in addition to or during that initial period.
Proficiency in Xactimate and Microsoft Office products.
Advanced knowledge of construction, including the Florida Building Code and other local requirements.
Strong attention to detail to manage reporting requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness and ability to commute or travel to client sites or meetings as needed within the Tampa Bay Region, including Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hernando, and Pasco Counties.
For a personal office or home work environment, ability to maintain internet speeds of at least 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, with a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, and access to the internet service provider account during working hours if needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing construction for CDBG-DR programs.
Living in or within commuting distance of the Tampa Bay Region, including Hillsborough, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hernando, and Pasco Counties.

Responsibilities

Provide expert services for disaster recovery and mitigation, focusing on construction, inspections, cost estimating, and environmental requirements.
Provide leadership for construction oversight and quality control on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT-funded housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects.
Coordinate with state and local officials, environmental teams, and program managers to ensure compliance with HUD and Florida Building Code requirements.
Develop standard operating procedures for construction standards, environmental hazard mitigation, green and resilient building strategies, and field quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Support procurement teams in contractor scoring and selection, and ensure contractor performance aligns with key performance indicators.
Manage staff and facilitate training sessions and technical assistance workshops for local partners, builders, and internal teams.
Oversee the resolution of construction-related issues and homeowner concerns, and ensure documentation is maintained for all construction phases.
Assist with developing or refining program procedures and processes for implementation.
Manage staff reviews of environmental requirements and ensure they are incorporated into scopes of work for environmental compliance.
Interpret and apply HUD requirements, local building codes, green building standards, and program policy related to disaster recovery and mitigation construction.
Manage client contracts and work order requirements to ensure profitability.
Monitor and allocate resources as necessary.
Process, monitor, track, and report applications within a functional area as applicable.
Travel or commute to client sites and meetings as required by project demands, including client sites in Pasco County.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the job's stated physical requirements, knowledge, skills, and experience.