FEMA Public Assistance Site Inspector

Benefits:ContractCompetitive salaryTraining & developmentBenefits/PerksPaid time offCompetitive PayJob SummaryWe 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.ResponsibilitiesManage all aspects of the construction projectsEnsure all professionals on site comply with building and safety regulationsSchedule key deliverables and milestones and ensure progress is being madeEstimate costs and keep the project within budgetCoordinate subcontractors and outside contractorsReport on progressIdentify and mitigate any potential issues that may ariseFamiliar with Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act/FEMA Public Assistance projectsConduct 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.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred or HS diploma required with 15 years of experience.Construction Site Inspector experience of 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster reliefPrevious experience as a Construction ManagerMust have experience with FEMA as Site Inspector or construction managerMust have experience in wastewater management or sewageElectrical expertise- infrastructural, public utilities, energyDeep understanding of construction management methods and processesAdvanced knowledge of construction methods, building products, and building codesStrong leadership and crisis resolution skillsFamiliar with Microsoft Excel and construction management softwareAbility to break large projects into small stepsMust be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a Department of Homeland Security “Public Trust” level background check.Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hoursAbility 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.

Created: 2026-03-10