Grant Manager

at  Colliers Engineering Design

Overview:
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a full-time Grant Manager who can assist in the technical and administrative direction and supervision of grant applications and grant-funded projects. This role requires constant communication with project supervisors and clients to ensure that grants-related tasks are completed in accordance with the contract. Manages the administrative function of preparing proposals and proposal presentations to secure financial funding.

Responsibilities:

• Perform grant and loan funding management duties.
• Analyze grant management requirements forwarded projects.
• Consult with client and support staff to develop a plan for compliance.
• Help maintain schedule for compliance.
• Prepare reports and funding disbursement documents, and other grant management documents.
• Ensure program compliance and timely disbursement of funds to client.
• Research funding programs and prepare grant applications as needed, but primarily delegate such work to a Grant Writer or Senior Grant Writer.
• Lead meetings with internal and external clients and program contacts.
• Perform site visits as needed.
• Complete assignments in the specific time periods requested while ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness of results.
• Meet company standards for productivity and profitability.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned tasks.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, consultants, government agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the projects.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Lead and manage complex grant management tasks and teams of support staff, including for federal programs.
• Capable of managing a Grant Writer and/or delegate work to Grant Writer(s).
• Has direct contact with and maintains strong relationships with clients.
• Mine work from clients.
• Prepare proposals and help secure contracts.
• Assist in the assembly of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed grants projects.
• Can work entirely independent when needed with minimal direction or correction from supervisor or grant manager.
• Make decisions with little oversight regarding grants complexities and methods.
• Assist with staff training.
• Assist with grants team business development and marketing tasks including prospective client presentations, presentations to internal staff, marketing-level proposal preparation, conference attendance and business plans.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for tasks.
• Perform client management duties and participate in business development efforts, as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in similar position or field.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration or related field preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge, and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrates intermediate grant writing and grant management skills with local governments and the civil engineering field. 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.
• Advanced writing and research skills.
• Advanced, proactive communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, work product and manage own time and workload.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of grants-related concepts, theories, principles and practices.
• Demonstrate intermediate investigative, analytical and research techniques.

What We Offer:
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s 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; Women’s 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

• Perform grant and loan funding management duties.
• Analyze grant management requirements forwarded projects.
• Consult with client and support staff to develop a plan for compliance.
• Help maintain schedule for compliance.
• Prepare reports and funding disbursement documents, and other grant management documents.
• Ensure program compliance and timely disbursement of funds to client.
• Research funding programs and prepare grant applications as needed, but primarily delegate such work to a Grant Writer or Senior Grant Writer.
• Lead meetings with internal and external clients and program contacts.
• Perform site visits as needed.
• Complete assignments in the specific time periods requested while ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness of results.
• Meet company standards for productivity and profitability.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned tasks.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, consultants, government agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the projects.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Lead and manage complex grant management tasks and teams of support staff, including for federal programs.
• Capable of managing a Grant Writer and/or delegate work to Grant Writer(s).
• Has direct contact with and maintains strong relationships with clients.
• Mine work from clients.
• Prepare proposals and help secure contracts.
• Assist in the assembly of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed grants projects.
• Can work entirely independent when needed with minimal direction or correction from supervisor or grant manager.
• Make decisions with little oversight regarding grants complexities and methods.
• Assist with staff training.
• Assist with grants team business development and marketing tasks including prospective client presentations, presentations to internal staff, marketing-level proposal preparation, conference attendance and business plans.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for tasks.
• Perform client management duties and participate in business development efforts, as needed