Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full Time - Project Assistant to join our Disaster Recovery Team.

Primary Location:

• Candidate must live a commutable distance to Guaynabo, PR
• Position will be a fully in office role, we cannot accommodate remote work from home.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Project Manager in daily operations and identified responsibilities.
• Perform initial review and comment of Applications, Draw Requests, Change Orders, Subrecipient Agreement Amendments, Budget Revisions, and Closeout Documentation package.
• Perform risk assessment evaluations of application projects eligible for CDBG-MIT and prepare and provide reports to the Project Manager to present results and recommendations to PRDOH.
• Recommend projects for full development and review subrecipient's work plans for development of projects.
• Prepare and implement work plan for environmental review performance in coordination with Environmental Professional as soon as subrecipient's projects reach enough level of development to identify project elements and activities to start the assessment as established in 24 CFR Part 58.
• Coordinate and perform review of subrecipient's construction documentation at 30% and 90% of development. The review must include CDBG-MIT Special Conditions, scope agreement with Subrecipient Agreement, and cost estimates prepared by subrecipients.
• Prepare and communicate results report of projects review to PRDOH in coordination with Project Manager and Deputy Program Manager.
• Maintain awareness, knowledge, and applicability of the most recent federal, Commonwealth and local construction codes that may apply to PRDOH's CDBG-MIT programs.
• Provide guidance and recommend actions to PRDOH and subrecipients to handle changes and risks associated to changes in policies, regulations, and construction codes applicable to PRDOH's CDBG-MIT programs.
• Organize and store all documentation of subrecipients related to CDBG-MIT programs using all available tools and access to the System of Record implemented by the PRDOH.
• Implement and conduct all required activities established by Project Manager logistics and plans for CDBG-MIT programs.
• Support and perform the distribution of communications.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to Program Management team, subrecipients, PRDOH and other stakeholders as required by PRDOH.
• Provide all necessary support in the development, preparation, and submission of required deliverables to PRDOH.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management.
• Five (5) years of experience construction project management.
• Engineer or Architect in Training License.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Must be working locally from Puerto Rico

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits and more:

• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Why join IEM:

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives - join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.

Our culture:

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.

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