Xactimate Certified Damage Assessor and Inspector

IEM is seeking an individual to fill the role of Full-Time - Xactimate Certified Damage Assessor and Inspector. The Xactimate-Certified Damage Assessor/Inspector is responsible for conducting property inspections, documenting disaster-related damage, and developing repair scopes and cost estimates in support of CDBG-DR housing recovery programs. This role ensures all inspections, documentation, and estimates are accurate, consistent, defensible, and compliant with federal program requirements. Candidates must hold Xactimate certification and a current license or certification in adjusting, building inspection, or a related field. Position requires regular fieldwork and travel across South Florida. Success in this role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.

Primary Location: 

• Candidates will need to either reside in South Florida or be willing to travel regularly to the region. This role requires availability for in-person property inspections and on-site support, primarily in the Fort Lauderdale area.
• Work will take place either in the field, in an office environment, or personal office / at home and will depend on the need of the project.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.
• Daily travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD Regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct residential inspections to assess disaster-related damage, repair needs, and construction eligibility
• Document findings with photos, measurements, notes, and field records; perform re-inspections as needed
• Differentiate disaster damage from pre-existing conditions or non-eligible improvements
• Prepare accurate Xactimate estimates and detailed scopes of work aligned with program requirements and codes
• Review and revise estimates based on QA feedback, contractor input, and program guidance
• Ensure consistency in estimating methods, pricing, and documentation
• Maintain complete, auditable inspection and estimating documentation in compliance with CDBG-DR and HUD requirements
• Coordinate with program teams to resolve documentation gaps and compliance issues
• Identify environmental, safety, or code concerns requiring further review
• Communicate professionally with applicants, contractors, and stakeholders during inspections and field activities
• Coordinate scheduling and escalate safety issues, complaints, or site concerns as needed
• Support construction activities, including walkthroughs, scope validation, change orders, inspections, and closeout
• Assist with cost reasonableness reviews and resolve discrepancies across inspections, scopes, and program records
• Provide technical input to support accurate scopes, estimates, and program delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience conducting residential damage assessments, construction inspections, property inspections, or insurance adjusting.
• Experience preparing Xactimate estimates, repair scopes, quantity takeoffs, field notes, sketches, and inspection documentation.
• Experience supporting CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA, HUD, insurance recovery, or other federally funded disaster recovery programs.
• Active Xactimate certification.
• Current certification or license as an adjuster, building inspector, construction inspector, or comparable qualified inspection professional.
• Ability to identify and document disaster-related damage, construction deficiencies, repair needs, and cost estimate assumptions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and defensible documentation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with applicants, program staff, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout South Florida to conduct field inspections.
• Proficiency with Xactimate, Microsoft Office, mobile inspection tools, photo documentation, and electronic case management or file management systems.

Preferred Qualif