Substantial Damage Estimator

AECOM•New Orleans, LA

7d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Substantial Damage Estimator to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. Placement is not immediate and will occur based on operational need. The cadre is designed to build a roster of qualified candidates for temporary assignments. Substantial Damage Estimators will be responsible for collecting data to assist in determining if a structure’s repair costs meet or exceed a certain threshold of its pre-damage market value. Candidates must be willing and available to deploy on short notice, as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma and 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid US driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience using FEMA’s Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) tool to input data as needed, ensuring compliance with FEMA protocols.
Ability to generate detailed reports summarizing findings in compliance with FEMA standards. Reports may include measurements, photos, sketches or maps.
Knowledge of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), and floodplain management compliance.
Knowledge of local, state and federal disaster recovery.
Experience supporting large-scale disaster response operations.
Ability to interpret technical data.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and extended deployments as needed. Extended hours and rapid response may be required during activations.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of disaster-affected residential and non-residential structures.
Document damages through photographs, measurements, notes, and inspection reports.
Verify damages, quantities, dimensions, and scope of work for eligibility.
Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external stakeholders such as clients, disaster affected persons, contractors.
Ensure that program policies and procedures are adhered to and that inspections and documentation comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Ensure all safety requirements are met during site inspections.
Maintain professionalism and strong customer service while working with disaster-affected communities.
Provide on-site support as needed