Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include: Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Thomas & Hutton is seeking to hire a Grant and Permitting Coordinator based in Savannah, GA. The Grant and Permitting Coordinator is responsible for preparing applications and tracking the permitting process by providing coordination between the engineering design team, developer, and regulatory agencies. Additionally, this role is responsible for participating in all aspects of the grant process from grant identification to application preparation to application submission to post-award management. The employee will speak with clients to determine their needs and match them with potential funding sources for their projects. The ideal candidate will be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with grant recipients and with federal, state, and local agencies.

• Maintains agency relationships and proves input to the team regarding meeting the project demands and schedules.
• Coordinates all required permits prior to construction.
• Follows up on permits as needed.
• Completes permitting process to include all drawings, application, and fees.
• Utility coordination on small to large projects
• Review potential funding opportunities and relate these opportunities to T&H clients based on their potential projects;
• Assist in developing complete grant proposals according to grant guidelines and criteria in coordination with local government officials, project engineers, and staff;
• Assists in development of grant budgets;
• Create/manage a grants database and develop/update timeline of grants applied for and awarded;
• Post-award grant administration, oversight and grant reporting by grant;
• Coordinating monitoring and technical assistance activities for grant projects to assure compliance with federal and/or state, regulations, policies and guidelines
• Tracks and expedites project status.
• Meets with clients and utility companies.
• Submit and coordinates building permits.
• Coordinates plat review and approval.
• Updates staff regarding changes in regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a liaison between regulatory agencies and general contractors.
• Organizes and maintains construction documents in the office.
• Coordinates bond estimates and pursues bond releases.
• Attends pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinates project closeout with agencies.
• Produces spreadsheets as required.
• Administrative work as necessary.
• Additional duties as necessary and/or required by supervisor

Education: Bachelor'sdegree preferred and/or equivalent education and experience.

Experience: 5 years’ experience performing administrative duties, including the research, analysis, and preparation of written reports and documents. Valid Drivers License Required. 

Skills:

• Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail, Outlook, and Internet.
• Highly organized with exceptional detail orientation and demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work with consistent excellence
• Exemplary written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
• Highly client service oriented, self-starter, and team player with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Detail/process oriented and problem solver.
• Excellent command of the English language (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening and poise).
• Ability to compose email and business correspondence at an advanced level.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the executive team, team members, and clients.
• Ability and comfort level to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills and high levels of responsiveness required (schedules, timelines, task prioritization).

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients, but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees. Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend, and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for by CE News/Zweig White. What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted resources to our clients. Visit www.thomasandhutton.com to learn more.

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans 
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program