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Overview Take the next step in your career with Colliers Engineering & Design as a Grant Manager! Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Municipal team working out of our San Antonio, TX office! The ideal candidate will 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. The candidate will manage the administrative function of preparing proposals and proposal presentations to secure financial funding. Travel to client and project sites is required. Our Municipal Engineering team understands that quality of life for your community members is essential. Whether you’re revitalizing your downtown, replacing an aging infrastructure, reclaiming open space for community recreation, or developing Smart Growth strategies, we work hard to maintain a healthy balance between cost, land optimization and natural resource preservation. Our professionals serve our public clients by providing the right combination of responsive engineering and consulting services through our comprehensive suite of in-house disciplines. From zoning and planning decisions to navigating grant administration and regulatory compliance, we provide you with the best options and value in realizing your goals for your community. Responsibilities Perform grant and loan funding management duties. Analyze grant management requirements for awarded 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. 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 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 Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field preferred. 5+ years in related field. Valid driver’s license preferred. 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. Must be willing to travel regularly. Grant writing experience with local governments and in the civil engineering field is preferred. Experience with the following funding programs is preferred: FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPABrownfields, USDA, and EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. Advanced writing and research 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 effective investigative, analytical and research techniques. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. 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 ! #J-18808-Ljbffr HILGARTWILSON, LLC

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