9 Vertical Construction Specialist jobs in Coronado

Associate Director of Construction Project Management Job ID 220865 Posted 10-Jun-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Facilities Management, Project Management Location(s) Concord - North Carolina - Unite Project Management, Director, Associate, Construction, Management, Project Manager, Property Management, Business Services

40398BR

Requisition ID:

40398BR

Business Unit:

FSU

Job Description:

The FEMA Disaster Management Construction Specialist:

• Schedules and conducts site inspections with applicants, performs accurate quantification and detailed descriptions of disaster related damage, takes photographs and completes sketches of sites.

• Engages technical specialists when appropriate throughout the process.

• Obtains the applicant representative’s agreement that all disaster-related damage was described and quantified correctly, provides the completed site inspection information in a timely manner, develops scopes of work using code and standard requirements, and works with the applicants to prioritize their projects and meets regularly on the status.

• Evaluates applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness to report to FEMA regarding claim eligibility. Participates in and assists with the development of the final determinations while participating in regular FEMA meetings.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

• Performs other duties as required.

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Job Title:

FEMA - Construction Specialist

Group:

WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type:

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field experience with a bachelor’s degree.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Domestic travel is required.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

100%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

• Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

• Good attention to detail and customer service skills. Good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

• Knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, safety regulations, etc.

• Demonstrates ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range Minimum:

$27.30

Pay Range Maximum:

$48.30

Additional Compensation:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements:

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!:

We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Massachusetts Applicants:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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• Effectively manage timelines, demonstrating the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

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• Proficiency with hand and power tools; prior exposure to CNC machines and CAD software is highly desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and standing for extended periods.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) + matching
• Upward mobility

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$91,800.00 - $151,600.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving assigned Specialty Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training resources, and serves as a contact and technical resource to the field and our business partners. This job does not manage staff.

Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility.

What Will You Do?

• Directly handles assigned severity claims.

• Provides quality customer service and ensures quality and timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.

• Consults with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.

• Directly investigates each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential. Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.

• Actively engages in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and/or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators, and other experts.

• Verifies the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damage documentation.

• Maintains claim files and documents claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.

• Utilizes evaluation documentation tools in accordance with department guidelines.

• Proactively creates Claim File Analysis (CFA) by adhering to quality standards.

• Utilizes diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely.

• At required time intervals, evaluate liability & damages exposure.

• Establishes and maintains proper indemnity and expense reserves.

• Recommends appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.

• Attends and/or present at roundtables/ authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.

• Actively and enthusiastically shares experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.

• Applies the Company's claim quality management protocols and Best Practices to all claims; documents the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols with or without assistance.

• Develops and employ creative resolution strategies.

• Responsible for prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority.

• Negotiates disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.

• Recognizes and implements alternate means of resolution.

• Manages litigated claims. Develops litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy customers.

• Applies litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation and direction of claim and litigation strategy,

• Tracks and controls legal expenses to assure cost-effective resolution.

• Effectively and efficiently manage both allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

• 5 years equivalent business experience preferred.

• Advanced level knowledge and skill in claim and litigation.

• Basic working level knowledge and skill in various business line products.

• Strong negotiation and customer service skills.

• Skilled in coverage, liability and damages analysis and has a thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law and expert litigation management skills.

• Extensive claim and/or legal experience and technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.

• Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.

• Openness to the ideas and expertise of others actively solicits input and shares ideas.

• Thorough understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and effective claims handling practices

• Demonstrated coaching, influence and persuasion skills.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required so as to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey, in a simplified manner, complex data and information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.

• Can adapt to and support cultural change.

• Strong technology aptitude; ability to use business technology tools to effectively research, track, and communicate information.

• Analytical Thinking - Advanced

• Judgment/Decision Making - Advanced

• Communication - Advanced

• Negotiation - Advanced

• Insurance Contract

• Knowledge - Advanced

• Principles of Investigation - Advanced

• Value Determination - Advanced

• Settlement Techniques - Advanced

• Legal Knowledge - Advanced

• Medical Knowledge - Intermediate

What is a Must Have?

• High School Degree or GED.

• 3 years of liability claim handling experience and/or comparable litigation claim experience.

• In order to perform the essential job functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) are required to be obtained within three months of starting the job.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.

• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.

• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ( ) so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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Job Description

Assistant Production Specialists work in a dynamic, creative and fast-paced environment to create and assemble sign and graphic products for many different business applications. Creative work is performed within the FASTSIGNS Center sign production area that is fully equipped with top-of-the-line sign-making equipment. You will be learning from a MASTER Signage production/installation specialist. MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND !

Position requirements include cutting printed graphics using a variety of wall cutters, saws, and Exacto blades, as well as applying the product to substrates. The Production Specialist may be required to work in the field performing installations to vehicles, and building interiors and exteriors using a ladder or mechanical lift system. Careful attention to detail utilizing work orders that outline specifics for each custom order is paramount.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with problem-solving skills who pays very close attention to accuracy and detail. Comprehensive training in all aspects of this position will be provided. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply!