Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist

About the role

IEM is looking for a Full Time - Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist with experience in a QC role and construction experience. Candidates should maintain a complete understanding of all applicable Program policies, requirements, and procedures and review all cases within the established guidelines. This may include processing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting applications within a functional area with little or no direct supervision. Primary Location: Live anywhere that meets personal office / at home work requirements in the United States including Puerto Rico. Work from a personal office / at home location. Preferred candidates will live within the Tampa Bay Region (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, or Hernando Counties.)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing expert services to support disaster recovery and mitigation efforts with a focus on construction, inspections, cost estimating, and environmental requirements (Lead-based paint, Asbestos, Mold, Section 106 Historical Review).
• Coordinate with team leadership for construction oversight and quality control on housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction projects funded by CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and program managers to ensure compliance with HUD and Florida Building Code requirements.
• Maintain compliance SOPs for construction standards, environmental hazard mitigation, green/resilient building strategies, and field QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee the resolution of construction-related issues, homeowner concerns, and ensure proper documentation is maintained for all construction phases.
• Complete staff drafting or reviews of project scopes and related materials to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply HUD requirements, local building codes, green building standards, and program policy as it relates to disaster recovery and mitigation construction activities.
• Manage client contracts and work order requirements.
• Monitor and allocate resources as necessary.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

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