Xactimate Certified Damage Assessor and Inspector

IEM is seeking an individual to fill the full-time role of 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.

• 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 in a personal office/at home and will depend on the need of the project.

• 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.

• 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 elevate 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.

• 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.

• Experience working directly on HUD‑funded CDBG‑DR housing recovery programs.
• Florida adjuster license, building inspector certification, residential contractor license, ICC…