Project Manager – Disaster Recovery/Grants Management

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Project Manager – Disaster Recovery/Grants Management

Blake Willson Group - Arlington, VA

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Salary: Other

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2025

Consultant

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 jmckay01@blakewillsongroup.com. Please include “Project Manager – Louisiana” in the subject line.

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