Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Grant Manager to join our team! This Grant Manager 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. 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 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 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 + Bachelor’s degree in English, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration or related field preferred. + 5+ years in related field. + 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. Compensation: $65,000 to $100,000 per year (depending on qualifications) 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! Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.