Deputy Project Manager – Operations – Disaster Recovery

Join the ICF team and make a difference! Our growing Disaster Management Division makes BIG things happen every day. ICF is seeking a Deputy Project Manager Operations to assist the State of Florida with managing federal disaster recovery grant programs and carrying out strategic highimpact activities to rebuild housing strengthen communities and mitigate future disaster risks. In this role you will manage the daytoday operations of field staff across the state including damage inspectors construction managers builders and structural engineers. You will focus on operational coordination staff management and construction oversight.

The right candidate will have experience managing field teams in largescale construction or disaster recovery programs. You will report to the Project Manager and collaborate with senior staff subject matter experts and local partners to refine construction processes improve operational procedures and deliver quality results. You must understand HUD CDBGDR and CDBGMIT disaster recovery program policies and procedures Florida building codes and disasterresilient construction practices.

This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to an everchanging environment. Travel throughout Florida may be necessary for site visits training sessions and onsite support for field teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daytoday operations and logistics of field personnel across Florida including damage inspectors construction managers administrative staff structural engineers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee field construction activities including inspections and contractor work to ensure quality assurance and timely completion of projects.
• Assist in the development and refinement of construction processes standard operating procedures and operational improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with HUD CDBGDR/CDBGMIT program requirements Florida Building Code standards (including floodplain and wind zone regulations) and programmatic quality and performance goals.
• Provide leadership and support to field teams including facilitating training mentoring staff and addressing performance issues.
• Coordinate with local officials contractors subcontractors and program managers to align activities and resolve issues.
• Prepare reports documentation and updates to support project management grant compliance and stakeholder communication.
• Travel across Florida to conduct site visits support field operations and participate in training and community outreach as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in construction management or field operations (experience in disaster recovery or federally funded programs is a plus).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary field teams including inspectors engineers subcontractors and construction personnel.
• Familiarity with HUD CDBGDR/CDBGMIT program requirements.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code requirements and resilient construction practices.
• Proficiency in construction management and estimating tools (e.g. Xactimate RSMeans) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across agencies and project partners.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel statewide for site visits and staff support.

Other Job Details:

• Requires onsite presence in Tallahassee FL. at the clients request
• Fulltime position

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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 based on fulltime employment is: