Project Manager – Disaster Recovery/Grants Management

Project Manager – Disaster Recovery & Grant Management

Position Title: Project Manager – Disaster Recovery & Grant Management
Location: Southern Louisiana (Hybrid with on-site availability within 1 hour of notification)
Reports To: Program Executive / Director of Emergency Management Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-Based (Initial term: 2026, with two 1-year renewal options)
Start Date: On or about January 1, 2026
Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work on federally funded projects and pass background checks as required by FEMA and state agencies.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager (PM) to lead the planning, execution, and closeout of federally funded disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects for a southern Louisiana city/parish. The PM will oversee multi-agency, multi-grant initiatives, ensuring compliance with FEMA, HUD, GOHSEP, and other federal/state/local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day project management for mitigation and recovery projects funded by FEMA, HUD, and other federal/state/local programs.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor oversight, permitting, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide on-site representation within one hour of notification.
• Ensure compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), CDBG-DR, and other applicable regulations.
• Track milestones, manage risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support grant management team with documentation, reporting, and reimbursement submissions.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and legal teams to ensure project success.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support monitoring visits and closeout activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Emergency Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, including at least 5 years managing federally funded disaster recovery or hazard mitigation projects.
• Proven experience with FEMA programs (e.g., HMGP, BRIC, FMA), CDBG-DR, and Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI).
• Strong understanding of federal procurement and grant compliance requirements.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure and residential mitigation projects (e.g., drainage, safe rooms, elevations, acquisitions).
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation.
• Experience working with Louisiana state agencies (e.g., GOHSEP, OCD).
• Familiarity with environmental and historic preservation (EHP) compliance.
• Experience supporting cost allocation, indirect cost plans, and audit preparation.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Regulatory compliance and documentation
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Budget and schedule control
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is a contract-based role with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume to [email protected]. Please include “Project Manager – Louisiana” in the subject line.