FEMA Public Assistance Construction Manager

Benefits/Perks

• Paid time off
• Competitive Pay

Job Summary
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable deployable Construction Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the construction projects and ensure they progress on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is an expert in building methods and has a proven track record of successful construction management projects. This is not a remote position and can be located in multiple states based off deployment orders. Approved applicants will be placed on your deployable roster and must complete mandatory FEMA education to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the construction projects
• Ensure all professionals on site comply with building and safety regulations
• Schedule key deliverables and milestones and ensure progress is being made
• Estimate costs and keep the project within budget
• Coordinate subcontractors and outside contractors
• Report on progress
• Identify and mitigate any potential issues that may arise
• Familiar with Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act/FEMA Public Assistance projects
• Conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State, and local officials.
• Write Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure in order to restore it to its pre-disaster design.
• Prepare for site inspections; coordinate logistics with participants and learn as much as possible about damaged infrastructure before the inspection.
• Take photos of the facility and components; complete the Site Inspection Report (SIR) and request the Applicant’s signature; meet with the Program Delivery Manager to debrief; enter SIR data into FEMA’s Grants Manager program; and review the SIR and DDD using the DDD Review Checklist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred or HS diploma required with 15 years of experience or more.
• Construction Site Inspector experience of 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief
• Previous experience as a Construction Manager
• Deep understanding of construction management methods and processes
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, building products, and building codes
• Strong leadership and crisis resolution skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and construction management software
• Ability to break large projects into small steps
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a Department of Homeland Security “Public Trust” level background check.
• Ability to mobilize and deploy within 24-48 hours to approve location.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
Computer Proficiency
• -in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly, and navigating the internet for research purposes.