IBTS offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Project Assistant whose experience includes project support in the construction industry.  The Project Assistant will work closely with the Program Manager to provide project coordination and support for a federal client and project based in Washington, D.C.      The Project Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support to include data analysis; report writing and generation; progress and milestone monitoring, tracking, and reporting; meetings attendance and minutes preparation; generating invoices and monitoring budgets; and supporting the Program Manager and project team.     The ideal candidate will be a high performer and possess a strong working knowledge of project management principles and practices with proven organizational skills.    This position is currently a hybrid position and will require certain occasional attendance in the IBTS headquarters office located in Ashburn, VA.  Attendance at the client site, in Washington, D.C., will be required at times.   Responsibilities - Provide administrative support to enforce specified procedures at the federal facility. - Organize and maintain project files, including drawings, design documents, and inspection reports. - Track project-issued permits, certificates, and inspection reports using designed software. - Attend meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes for client meetings and stakeholder engagements. - Support Program Manager in the preparation and issuance of project status reports on a weekly basis and as required to the client. - Prepare Gantt charts to include project timelines, milestones, and tasks. - Prepare briefings and/or final reports for quarterly visual inspections conducted; assist in the scheduling of inspections.  - Prepare reports related to OSHA inspections conducted. - Prepare Status Reports of all projects on a weekly basis. - Support Program Manager in the preparation of monthly program status reports for client review,  per client specificatioins and requirements. - Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the client's directory and subject matter experts list. - Support the Program Manager in the design and development of program performance overview presentation to the client at specified intervals. - May assist Program Manager in identifying and monitoring timelines, milestones, and deliverables to contribute to effective project planning. - Monitor and track the progress of action items and other tasks; keep program manager informed in a timely manner. - Assist in risk mitigation, identification, tracking, management, and resolution. - Assist the program manager with budgeting; log expenses and file internal financial reports. - Assist in the development and delivery of project presentations. - Schedule meetings, conference calls, and project-related events with team members. - Monitor service delivery performance and provide written, detailed updates to the program manager. - Conduct research and gather data to support project initiatives and encourage good decision-making practices. - Facilitate communication among team members and liaise with the program manager. - Seek opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations. - Write and distribute project-related messages, such as memos and status updates collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Generate and process invoices and payment. - Provide general administrative and/or project support to program manager as needed. Personal Qualities   IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success.  We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve.  The following highlights the personal traits key for success for those in individual contributor roles within the organization. - Strong Work Ethic/Integrity - Reliability/Dependability - Collaration/Team Contributor - Teachable

IBTS is seeking a highly qualified and experienced NON-IT Program Manager with strong experience in the constructionindustry to join our team to provide comprehensive oversight for a current and future Federal program(s).  This position is currently a hybrid position and includes hands-on Project Management responsibilities for a current federal program.   As a program manager, the incumbent will possess construction management experience.  The incumbent will also possess federal experience and expertise which they will apply in overseeing Federal projects and will actively participate in the ongoing growth and expansion of our client base as well as ensuring client objectives are met and challenges are solved.   Responsibilities   - In serving as a Project Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring timely deliverables per client requirements; conducting engineering analyses, overseeing report generation and quality assurance of all report submissions; maintaining an appropriate ongoing relationship with the government client, teaming partners, subcontractors, other government personnel; supervise Project Assistant.   - Organize and/or develop programs to support the organization’s strategic direction, creating and managing long-term goals. Setting program controls, governance, and standards.   - Provide strategic leadership as well as technical / operational / financial / managerial leadership for successful implementation of federal projects.   - Oversee Federal business development initiatives; Develop and manage strategic partnerships (internal and external) to grow federal contract business.   - Serve as Subject Matter Expert for federal acquisition regulations (FAR), ensuring compliance and providing advice to others.   - Develop and monitor budgets for projects and overall federal programs; Conduct requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring and reporting.   - Manage and timely submit reports and program documentation throughout the project life cycle and analyze program risks; Provide regular updates to clients, stakeholders, and Executives with reports on the progress and performance of projects.   - Manage a team with an array of talents and responsibilities and in different geographic locations; Ensure projects deliver specified results and meet quality expectations; Leverage industry best practices of process/procedures to achieve optimum contract performance; Identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delays and cost overruns.  

Program Manager, Federal Programs - FEMA  (Non-IT)   IBTS is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Program Manager to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in leading and managing federal contracts, with the ability to navigate complex federal contracting environments while delivering compliant, creative, and high-quality results. The Program Manager will have demonstrated experience with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster-recovery housing projects including field deployments, logistics, quality assurance, and building regulatory requirements.  This position includes hands-on project management and delivery responsibilities.   The Program Manager will oversee and manage all phases of the TTHU lifecycle, including Design, Production, Transportation, Storage, Use, and Deactivation/Disposal. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, FEMA contract requirements, and federal and other relevant regulatory standards throughout the lifecycle of the . The Program Manager will oversee service delivery, conduct forensic analysis and investigations to identify and address any design, health/safety, or product issues, as well as collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies and manufacturers.   RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee all project phases, ensuring compliance with federal and industry standards, identifying and addressing any issues related to design, health, safety, or product integrity. - Regulatory Compliance: Conduct inspections and quality assurance checks to ensure adherence to all relevant federal regulations and industry standards. Work closely with regulatory agencies to ensure full compliance and address requirements specific to the federal domain. - Expertise Application and Utilization: Utilize industry-specific knowledge to assess project designs and production processes. Enable education and information sharing to enhance understanding of project requirements and quality standards among team members and stakeholders. - Technical and Analytical Support: Provide expert technical support for quality assurance, including conducting root cause and failure mode analyses. Review environmental, health, and safety standards to identify and mitigate potential risks. Offer in-depth technical guidance for TTHU quality and compliance, including forensic analysis related to FEMA projects. - Continuous Improvement: Propose requirements and process improvements to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness. Stay abreast of industry changes and regulatory updates to anticipate and address potential impacts on project execution. - FEMA Compliance:. Apply specialized knowledge in manufactured housing to improve TTHU designs, production, and compliance. Provide FEMA-specific training to stakeholders. Ensure all TTHUs meet FEMA, UFAS, NFPA, and HUD standards. Work closely with regulatory agencies to ensure full compliance and address FEMA-specific requirements. Drive enhancements in TTHU quality and efficiency, staying updated with industry and FEMA regulatory changes. - Business and Financial Development: Support federal business development initiatives including leveraging strategic partnerships. Establish and monitor KPIs that may include program financial health, client satisfaction, work quality, and balanced team resourcing for staff wellbeing.  

IBTS is currently recruiting for a Planner to join our growing and dynamic Local Government Solutions team in Charlotte, NC.  The selected candidate will participate in advanced professional planning assignments.  Responsibilities include performing reviews of development proposals and plans for compliance with state and local codes and regulations and the development of long-range community and land use plans, along with the development of implementation strategies.  This position will be responsible for exercising some degree of independence, but will receive direction and supervision from the Community Development Manager and senior management.   Key Responsibilities - Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments. - Manages complex planning studies and development applications and reviews project proposals. - Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, annexations, site plans, and plats. - Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers; city, town and county departments; developers; elected officials; state and federal agencies; community organizations; and the public. - Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use and physical, social and economic issues. - Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans. - Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials. - Assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls - Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.

Program Manager, Federal Programs (Non-IT)   IBTS is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Program Manager to join our team to provide comprehensive oversight for a current and future Federal programs.  This position is currently a hybrid position and includes hands-on Project Management responsibilities.   As a Program Manager, the incumbent will possess federal experience and expertise which they will apply in overseeing Federal projects and will actively participate in the ongoing growth and expansion of our client base as well as ensuring client objectives are met and challenges are solved.   Responsibilities - In serving as a Project Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling and coordinating survey activity; conducting engineering analyses, report generation and quality assurance of all report submissions; maintaining an appropriate ongoing relationship with the government client, teaming partners, subcontractors, other government personnel. - Organize and/or develop programs to support the organization’s strategic direction, creating and managing long-term goals. Setting program controls, governance, and standards. - Provide strategic leadership as well as technical / operational / financial / managerial leadership for successful implementation of federal projects. - Oversee Federal business development initiatives; Develop and manage strategic partnerships (internal and external) to grow federal contract business. - Serve as Subject Matter Expert for federal acquisition regulations (FAR), ensuring compliance and providing advice to others. - Develop and monitor budgets for projects and overall federal programs; Conduct requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring and reporting. - Manage and timely submit reports and program documentation throughout the project life cycle and analyze program risks; Provide regular updates to clients, stakeholders, and Executives with reports on the progress and performance of projects. - Manage a team with an array of talents and responsibilities and in different geographic locations; Ensure projects deliver specified results and meet quality expectations; Leverage industry best practices of process/procedures to achieve optimum contract performance; Identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delays and cost overruns.

The residential Solar QA Inspector  performs quality assurance inspection services and reporting of residential solar system installations to ensure compliance with product manufacturers’ installation instructions, building/ electrical/ mechanical/ plumbing codes and standards, and industry best practices in Puerto Rico.    A person in this position is expected to demonstrate - Expertise in examining both the property's interior and exterior, including infrastructure and have knowledge of electrical and fire codes as well as plumbing systems, and water quality. - Expertise in Photovoltaic (PV) technologies and installation practices; including ability to recognize quality practices and methods associated with such installations. - Ability to collect, review, analyze data, and prepare detailed reportsof inspection findings, not only limited to providing descriptions of the installed measures, but also defects and recommendations for repair and maintenance, these also contain extensive photos, diagrams of property structures, and provide notes from observation - Ability to handle responsibility for the QAQC review of the installer/contractor’s pre-inspection package and final inspection reports. - Professionalism in customer relations with all levels of clients and coworkers. - Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. - Excellent time management skills  A person in this position will be expected to complete the following; - Schedule and perform Solar QA inspections as assigned by IBTS - Ensure that inspections are performed within turnaround times as determined by IBTS. - Perform quality assurance inspections/audits of residential and commercial solar system installations. - Inspect properties and materials for compliance with plans, specifications, and manufacturers’ requirements. - Document the audit providing full photo set taken to illustrate all findings on-site and provide descriptions of any issues which have noted deficiencies and require corrective action. Complete applicable inspection forms and submit along with photos within 3 days of inspection completion. - Maintain data on residential PV products, installation instructions, test methods, and other documents as deemed appropriate for the work. Must stay continually educated in solar product changes and code requirements. - Participate in monthly calls as provided or directed by IBTS. - Obtain and maintain certifications, licenses, and insurance required for work as an independent contractor in your region.

IBTS has immediate openings in our Kansas City, Missouri office for Electrical Plan Reviewers for projects nationwide.    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Examining residential and small commercial building plans to ensure compliance with adopted electrical codes.  - Attending frequent meetings with municipal officials, residents, engineers, architects, and design professionals.  - Ensuring all plan reviews are completed as committed to the customer and documentation is accurately maintained.  - Ensuring plan reviews are performed in accordance with the standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations adopted/established by the municipality.  - Consistent demonstration of effective time management, organization, attention to detail, and people skills.  - Performing a variety of duties requiring the use of independent judgment and technical knowledge.  - Interfacing regularly with representatives from each client jurisdiction.   Additional responsibilities are outlined below:   Plans Examining - Perform the full range of residential IRC and smaller IBC Plan Reviews (includes electrical, if qualified).  Identify and address areas of plan non-compliance. Enter plan review results in the appropriate software. - Ensure customer commitments and company goals for plan review turnaround times and field inspections are consistently met or exceeded. - Perform periodic site visits to review ongoing projects to validate reviewed plans against actual projects. - Randomly and periodically manually calculate permit and plan review fees and compare them to software-generated calculations.   Customer/Community Relationships - Be available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information. Answer code-related questions from builders and the general public. - Maintain positive relationships with Town/City Hall Personnel and IBTS staff.   - Work with plan examiners and inspectors in other IBTS offices to develop customer handouts and checklists across all offices.   Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for improvement in office operations, customer service level, and employee efficiency, and implement changes with the approval of the Building Official. - Suggest/recommend procedures and processes to improve operations.    Performs other duties as assigned.

IBTS has immediate openings in our Kansas City, Missouri office for Building Plan Reviewers for projects nationwide.    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Examining residential and small commercial building plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes.  - Attending frequent meetings with municipal officials, residents, engineers, architects, and design professionals.  - Ensuring all plan reviews are completed as committed to the customer and documentation is accurately maintained.  - Ensuring plan reviews are performed in accordance with the standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations adopted/established by the municipality.  - Consistent demonstration of effective time management, organization, attention to detail, and people skills.  - Performing a variety of duties requiring the use of independent judgment and technical knowledge.  - Interfacing regularly with representatives from each client jurisdiction.   Additional responsibilities are outlined below:   Plans Examining - Perform the full range of residential IRC and smaller IBC Plan Reviews (includes electrical, if qualified).  Identify and address areas of plan non-compliance. Enter plan review results in the appropriate software. - Ensure customer commitments and company goals for plan review turnaround times and field inspections are consistently met or exceeded. - Perform periodic site visits to review ongoing projects to validate reviewed plans against actual projects. - Identify projects requiring outside technical resources—structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, or other special plans examiner skills not present in the office.  Manage the process of utilizing these services.   - Randomly and periodically manually calculate permit and plan review fees and compare them to software-generated calculations.   Customer/Community Relationships - Be available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information. Answer code-related questions from builders and the general public. - Maintain positive relationships with Town/City Hall Personnel and IBTS staff.   - Work with plan examiners and inspectors in other IBTS offices to develop customer handouts and checklists across all offices.   Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for improvement in office operations, customer service level, and employee efficiency, and implement changes with the approval of the Building Official. - Suggest/recommend procedures and processes to improve operations.    Performs other duties as assigned.