Location: Charlotte,NC, USA
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a full-time Grant Manager who can assist Client Managers and engineers in client management, grant research, grant writing, and funding award management. The selected candidate will work with city and county clients and other government agencies as well as a team of engineers and planners across multiple offices and geographic regions to secure and manage funding for clients projects. This position is client-facing and will require public meeting attendance.
Responsibilities:Research funding opportunities and summarize details for clients. Conduct outreach to Client Managers and clients on opportunities. Prepare funding applications (write narratives, complete forms and coordinate application components with client and internal team). Manage funding awards, as needed on behalf of clients, to ensure compliance and timely reimbursement. Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for tasks. Perform client management duties and participate in business development efforts, as needed. Monitor time schedules and budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity. Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned grant writing and award management projects. Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects. Regular contact with clients, consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the projects.
Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in similar position or field. Grant writing and management experience in the civil engineering field is preferred. Experience with the following funding programs is preferred: FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPA Brownfields, USDA, and EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. Bachelors degree or background in Planning, Engineering, English, Political Science, Communications, or similar. Excellent writing and research skills. Excellent, proactive communication skills.
Writing samples, references, and assessments may be requested.
What We Offer:At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. Thats why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Womens Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!