ICF’s Disaster Management division is seeking a Construction Contractor Management Lead to assist our team with supporting federal grants to rebuild housing stock and mitigate disaster risks in Oregon. This position is 100% Remote in the U.S. with travel up to 20%.
The right candidate will have experience with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs as well as an understanding of other federal disaster recovery programs and applicable cross-cutting requirements. You will work with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to develop and manage construction contractors as part of a larger team providing construction management on behalf of our Oregon client. Additional responsibilities include developing construction processes and procedures, working with clients to develop policies, support program management, and continuously improving operations.
This position requires thinking on one’s feet and adjusting to an ever-changing environment. Some travel may be required to support our CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT clients and program startups.
Key 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).
• Develop construction processes, procedures, and policies.
• Develop and implement training for staff, subcontractors, and subrecipients as well as hold builder seminars at various locations.
• 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.
• Support other lines of business as necessary.
Please provide a clear, updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in CDBG-DR/MIT construction management, including experience with IRC 2018, IBC 2018, and resilient residential construction and building practices.
• 3+ years of experience managing CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or other HUD-funded construction programs and effectively coordinating tasks across multiple locations.
• 2+ years assisting in the development of a comprehensive construction management monitoring plan. with use of State Building and Residential codes and standards.
• 2+ years Advanced knowledge in MS Excel including use of advanced formulas, charts, and formatting to create polished and “client-ready” deliverables.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing estimating platforms such as Xactimate, RS Means, or other systems which yield an expected cost for a construction activity.
Professional Skills:
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain building codes, and procedures, and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work across several projects or tasks simultaneously.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:
$84,533.00 - $143,706.00
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