FEMA Public Assistance Construction Manager

COLEMAN CONSULTING GROUP LLC

FEMA Public Assistance Construction Manager

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.