FEMA Public Assistance Construction Manager

February 21, 2026

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Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

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 our 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.
-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.

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