Planner/Grant Writer

Planner & Grants Project Manager

Harshman CE Group – Washington, PA

Harshman CE Group is seeking an experienced Planner & Grants Project Manager to join our expanding Grants and Planning Department.

This role will lead the development and management of grant applications and administration and assist with planning projects for municipal and nonprofit clients across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Harshman CE Group is a full-service municipal consulting firm providing grant writing, GIS mapping, planning, surveying, zoning, codes, and civil engineering services to communities throughout the region.

Ideal candidates will have experience in community planning, municipal government, infrastructure funding, or grant writing for public sector projects.

Position Details

Location: Washington, PA

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week, flexible schedule)

Work Environment: In-office

Start Date: As soon as possible

Travel: Occasional evening municipal meetings within Southwestern Pennsylvania

Salary

$65,000 – $90,000 per year depending on experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• PTO
• Employer retirement match
• Flexible work schedule (40 hours per week in office with flexible hours)
• Comp time available for evening meetings
• Mileage reimbursement/Use of Company Vehicle
• Professional memberships and training opportunities

Responsibilities

The Planner & Grants Project Manager will play a leadership role within the department and will:

• Lead development of state and federal grant applications for municipal and nonprofit clients
• Coordinate infrastructure funding applications with engineering staff
• Conduct community feasibility studies and planning initiatives
• Manage relationships with municipal clients and nonprofit organizations
• Oversee grant administration and compliance
• Attend and present at municipal meetings and public engagement events
• Support strategic growth of the firm’s grants and planning services
• Mentor junior planning and grant writing staff
• Prepare draft plans, reports and ordinances
• Engage in occasional fieldwork, which may be in a variety of outdoor conditions

Projects frequently involve collaboration with engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, and municipal officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field AND 2 years of relevant professional experience

OR

• 5 years of relevant experience without a degree
• Strong technical writing and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience working with municipal clients or public sector projects
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Pennsylvania state grant programs
• Experience writing infrastructure funding grants
• GIS experience
• AICP certification or AICP candidate
• Experience working with engineers or technical infrastructure projects

Why Work at Harshman CE Group?

• Growing department with strong leadership and advancement opportunities
• Work on high-impact municipal and community projects
• Direct collaboration with planners, engineers, surveyors, and GIS professionals
• Opportunity to help communities secure funding for critical infrastructure and planning initiatives
• Approximately 70% grant success rate last year

Our team works on a diverse range of projects including comprehensive planning, economic development planning, parks and recreation planning, feasibility studies, and municipal infrastructure funding.

To Apply

Please send the following to:

tg@harshmanllc.com

Include:

• Resume
• Cover letter