Project Specialist (Technical Team)

Description

• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial/grant data.
• Assist with federal and client-specific reporting requirements.
• Research and maintain fluency in rules and regulations associated with various federal programs, including but not limited to FEMA, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), programs under the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), or other federal funding workstreams with state and local clients.
• Assist client performance management of FEMA funds through routinely and proactively assessing the overall portfolio, anticipating challenges, and providing recommendations.
• Submit completed project applications to FEMA for funding.
• Conduct technical reviews to assess the eligibility, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of HMA grant applications.
• Oversee the lifecycle of mitigation projects from pre-award review to award closeout, communicating and collaborating with all applicable parties (counties, cities, state, etc.).
• Draft project agreements, reviewing requested modifications and updating as needed until a final agreement has been executed.
• Perform site inspections across the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas to verify project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Form trusted advisor relationships with clients, project management, state agencies, sub-recipients, and internal subject matter experts.
• Track and monitor budgets; communicate results with project and client management.
• Upon completion of projects, oversee final project inspections and closeout processes referencing the original project agreement.
• Continuously monitor active projects, reviewing quality reports, processing payments, communicating with all involved parties, and ensuring compliance regulations are met.

Requirements

• Proficiency in FEMA-approved benefit-cost analysis methodologies for HMA grant applications preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and providing technical guidance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• 1+ years’ experience in engineering, construction fieldwork, or architectural practices; relevant internships will also be considered.
• Experience conducting engineering, construction, or architectural site inspections.
• Frequent travel throughout Florida's Panhandle required (up to 50%).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance