Xactimate Certified Damage Assessor and Inspector

IEM•Fort Lauderdale, FL

48d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IEM is seeking an individual to fill the full-time role of Xactimate Certified Damage Assessor and Inspector. The Xactimate-Certified Damage Assessor/Inspector is responsible for conducting property inspections, documenting disaster-related damage, and developing repair scopes and cost estimates in support of CDBG-DR housing recovery programs. This role ensures all inspections, documentation, and estimates are accurate, consistent, defensible, and compliant with federal program requirements. Candidates must hold Xactimate certification and a current license or certification in adjusting, building inspection, or a related field. Position requires regular fieldwork and travel across South Florida. Success in this role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.

Requirements

Experience conducting residential damage assessments, construction inspections, property inspections, or insurance adjusting.
Experience preparing Xactimate estimates, repair scopes, quantity takeoffs, field notes, sketches, and inspection documentation.
Experience supporting CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA, HUD, insurance recovery, or other federally funded disaster recovery programs.
Active Xactimate certification.
Current certification or license as an adjuster, building inspector, construction inspector, or comparable qualified inspection professional.
Ability to identify and document disaster-related damage, construction deficiencies, repair needs, and cost estimate assumptions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and defensible documentation.
Ability to communicate professionally with applicants, program staff, contractors, and government stakeholders.
Ability to travel regularly throughout South Florida to conduct field inspections.
Proficiency with Xactimate, Microsoft Office, mobile inspection tools, photo documentation, and electronic case management or file management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly on HUD-funded CDBG-DR housing recovery programs.
Florida adjuster license, building inspector certification, residential contractor license, ICC certification, or other relevant construction-related credential.
Experience with repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, elevation, manufactured housing replacement, or substantial damage/substantial improvement reviews.
Familiarity with HUD housing quality standards, local building codes, floodplain considerations, environmental review requirements, and resilient construction standards.
Experience supporting QA/QC reviews, scope reconciliation, appeals, complaints, or construction change order reviews.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct residential inspections to assess disaster-related damage, repair needs, and construction eligibility
Document findings with photos, measurements, notes, and field records; perform re-inspections as needed
Differentiate disaster damage from pre-existing conditions or non-eligible improvements
Prepare accurate Xactimate estimates and detailed scopes of work aligned with program requirements and codes
Review and revise estimates based on QA feedback, contractor input, and program guidance
Ensure consistency in estimating methods, pricing, and documentation
Maintain complete, auditable inspection and estimating documentation in compliance with CDBG-DR and HUD requirements
Coordinate with program teams to resolve documentation gaps and compliance issues
Identify environmental, safety, or code concerns requiring further review
Communicate professionally with applicants, contractors, and stakeholders during inspections and field activities
Coordinate scheduling and escalate safety issues, complaints, or site concerns as needed
Support construction activities, including walkthroughs, scope validation, change orders, inspections, and closeout
Assist with cost reasonableness reviews and resolve discrepancies across inspections, scopes, and program records
Provide technical input to support accurate scopes, estimates, and program delivery