Construction management qa/qc specialist

Join the ICF team and make a difference! Our growing Disaster Management Division makes BIG things happen every day. ICF is seeking a Construction QA/QC Specialist to assist LA County with managing federal disaster recovery grant programs and carrying out strategic, high-impact activities to rebuild housing, strengthen communities, and mitigate future disaster risks.

The Construction QA/QC Specialist will perform day-to-day quality assurance and quality control activities to support residential construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and mitigation efforts funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs.

This position requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment. Only candidates who reside in California and can reasonably access or support work within Los Angeles County will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform QA/QC reviews of inspection reports, scopes of work, cost estimates, builder invoices, and milestone inspections.
• Verify that all construction documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with approved project scopes.
• Ensure environmental compliance requirements (lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, Section 106 compliance) are properly incorporated into scopes of work.
• Review plans, scopes of work, and contractor submissions to ensure consistency, completeness, and ensure scope of work adheres to applicable building codes, standards, and program requirements.
• Review and validate builder invoice submissions for accuracy, completeness, and cost reasonableness.
• Assist in maintaining document control and proper filing of all construction and inspection documentation in the system of record.
• Coordinate with Damage Assessors, Construction Managers, and other field staff to resolve inconsistencies and deficiencies in construction documentation.
• Support quality assurance audits, inspections, and field verification activities as needed.
• Identify potential risks or discrepancies and escalate findings to the Construction QA/QC Lead for resolution.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting residential construction, inspections, damage assessments, or QA/QC activities.
• Experience working with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or other federally funded construction programs.
• Proficiency with Xactimate X or later versions for damage assessments and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of IRC 2024, IBC 2024, Los Angeles County and California Building Code, and resilient residential construction practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, QuickBase, Salesforce).
• Excellent writing and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently or collaboratively within a team environment.

Other Job Details:

Remote position with possible occasional travel to field offices, client sites, and housing centers throughout LA County. Full-time position.

“This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or