Civil Engineer - Fema Direct Housing Mission

iParametrics supports a variety of disaster response and recovery programs at the federal, state, and local levels. One such program is the FEMA Logistics Construction Support Contract/Direct Housing Assistance Program which provides temporary housing units to individuals and households affected by natural and man-made disasters. The general scope of projects within this program include: selection of the optimal site to locate temporary housing solutions, the logistical services to prepare the temporary housing site and to coordinate delivery of the housing units, and the implementation of the temporary housing units.
These are field-based projects staffed by a variety of technical specialists and we are seeking highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineers. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in Civil Engineering and a willingness to work in a variety of locations throughout the U.S., depending on the individual project requirements. In addition, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to always interact professionally with the client, company management, and team members.
Responsibilities:

• Core responsibilities include identifying and preparing sites for the installation of temporary housing units:
  • Defining the site’s civil requirements
  • Designing the site layout and defining the building and ground alterations
  • Demolition of existing structures, if required
  • Planning the installation of temporary travel trailers and the installation and alteration of FEMA Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs)
• Maintain continuous contact with field personnel and contractors rendering advice and assistance on construction problems arising during construction.
• Facilitate final inspections to ensure contractor-completed work is acceptable before turning over projects to the end user.
• Offer technical guidance and expertise to FEMA on civil elements of the projects in areas like interpreting plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with contract standards related to acceptable work quality, assessing the appropriateness and sufficiency of proposed alternative materials and equipment, and evaluating the reasonableness of time extension requests and revised construction timelines.
• Communicate closely with management to help facilitate mitigation or lessen the burden of construction delays or work stoppages.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school, or equivalent bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with residential housing site preparation and development.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards in the construction industry.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish objectives under a tight deadline.
• Proficient in computers, MS Word, and Excel as well as smartphone/text usage.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Able to remain flexible and adapt quickly to the variances in each assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Federal Government Public Trust Clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous FEMA Public Assistance experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Special Position/Work Requirements:

• Capability to work both short- and long-term assignments anywhere in the U.S. and its territories.
• Candidates must be willing to work for the duration of each assignment. Assignments may last up to several months with potential for extension.
• Situational Awareness: Field conditions may be austere including exposure to excessive heat and cold, sun exposure, and project-site trailers with limited or no heating or air conditioning. Other risks may include air quality issues, standing water, mosquitos, snakes, debris, and other exposures.
• Physical Requirements: Project work may require extensive walking and standing for long periods of time; working in small spaces, tunnels, and ditches; climbing ladders or stairs; walking/working on uneven surfaces; lifting up to 25 pounds.

Benefits/Compensation:
As a W2 employee of iParametrics, team members are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental and vision, and the company matching 401K plan, subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods. Compensation for this position is hourly ($52-57/hr), based on experience, background, and skills.
About iParametrics:
Founded in 2003, iParametrics is a recognized leader in emergency management, homeland security, cost estimating and data analytics for federal, state, and local clients, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DOD). For the past 19 years, we have supported FEMA on federally declared disasters throughout the US and its territories. Please visit us at www.iparametrics.comfor more information.
iParametrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports and respects all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 

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