Overview
Construction Case Manager II role at ELOS for the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program. The program helps homeowners affected by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, or the May 2021 Severe Storms repair and restore damaged homes or obtain reimbursement for work already completed.
Responsibilities
- Project planning including identifying available funding, supporting project budgeting, reviewing estimates and bids, permitting requirements, and understanding scopes of work and program requirements.
- Contractor selection including providing resources for choosing contractors in good standing, information on avoiding contractor fraud, and identifying resources and construction trades necessary to perform the work.
- Prioritization of repairs including recommendations on the sequence of repairs.
- Assistance through construction completion including coordinating with contractors, initiating and reviewing work completed, and providing other technical advisement as needed.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures.
- Communicating program options and requirements to homeowners and contractors.
- Support day-to-day project management activities and other case tasks as directed.
Qualifications
A four-year Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Construction Management or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.Must have working knowledge of home construction.Two or more years of experience in CDBG-DR single-family housing case management preferred.Ability to perform the job functions under the supervision of others, while remaining acutely aware of goals, expectations, and deadlines.Ability to acquire a working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations and / or specialized industry knowledge related to the functional area.Provide Program technical assistance as applicable.Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills.Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of creating tables and graphs in Microsoft Excel; ability to quickly learn new software applications.Knowledge of Construction Processes is preferred but not required.Job Details
Work Location : Restore Louisiana Corporate office (11100 Mead Rd. Baton Rouge, LA). In-personContract type : 1 - 3 years, Full-time, ContractPay : $25.00 per hourExpected hours : 40 per weekExperience and Requirements
Experience with CDBG-DR single-family housing case management : 2 years (Preferred)Ability to relocate to Baton Rouge, LA 70816 before starting work (Required)Benefits
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Bachelor's degree (Preferred)Location
Work Location : In person — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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