Hybrid Construction Cost Analyst

at Disaster Services

• Job title: Construction Cost Analyst
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $62,400 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Texas, United States

About the role

• Cost Construction Analyst providing repair estimates and coordinating volunteer labor for disaster recovery in Texas. Managing repair projects and collaborating with various stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess home damage, verify that the damage is storm related, provide repair estimates, and develop repair plans using skilled volunteer labor and/or local contractors.
• Coordinate with the Resource Coordinator for donated materials, volunteer labor, and contractors to manage repair projects and volunteer teams.
• Conduct project inspections and provide Scope of Work and itemized estimates for labor and materials.
• Walk homeowners through the proper permit process.
• Implement city and state-approved hazard mitigation measures.
• Supervise the work of all volunteers and contractors ensuring safety and quality workmanship.
• Maintain accurate records of construction progress and financial accounts for each project.

Requirements

• current background check and negative and/or drug test prior to hiring
• available to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours to meet Survivor availability
• able to maintain ethical conduct in accordance with organizational policy
• conduct business in a manner consistent with the mission, values and policies of the organization
• able to maintain high standards for protecting client information (PII)
• able to work calmly and effectively to resolve conflicts in sensitive situations
• able to work collaboratively with others: colleagues, Survivors, volunteers, partner agencies, vendors
• computer literate, with proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn new and/or customized software
• knowledge and experience in construction trades, especially residential construction
• project management experience
• possess strong communications skills with ability to guide volunteer teams
• ability to build vendor relations
• organized and prepared for meetings, briefings, and conversations with clients, staff and external partners
• ability to meet reporting deadlines
• possess no outside business interest that may conflict with the client or the organization’s goals and objectives
• demonstrate helpful inter-personal skills, such as: awareness of the impact of the disaster on the community, the family and the individual
• effective listening and interviewing skills
• cultural competence relative to the population served
• compassionate and sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals and families in crisis
• knowledge of and able to use Xactimate (Verisk) software
• current working knowledge of local building codes and ordinances

Benefits

• employer-paid medical-dental-vision-LTD-Life insurance for the employee
• Prescription drug program
• dependent insurance available at employee's expense
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• retirement plan available
• 6% employer retirement contribution after 1 year continuous employee + 1000 hours worked