Program Manager - CDBG-DR

Required Qualifications:

·       Bachelors’ degree required.

·       Masters’ degree from an accredited institution preferred.

·       Minimum of 8-10 years of applicable experience in the administration or oversight of opportunities funded under HUD CDBG-DR/MIT grant funding (consulting and/or experience in state or federal grantor agencies is preferred).

·       At least 3 years of management experience managing a collective team of 10 or more individuals

·       Working knowledge of federal grant programs, specifically HUD CDBG-DR/MIT grant programs directly related to single family housing, buyout, or infrastructure, including related statutes, regulations, policies, and processes. A combination of industry experience and degree may be substituted.

·       Prior experience managing budgets and financials.

·       Ability to travel within the U.S. and U.S. territories, if requested.

·       PC, Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required with emphasis on strong Excel skills.

·       Ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems).

·       Prior supervisory experience and demonstrated success managing teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.

·       Comfortable with public speaking

·       Ability to create and give presentations and contribute to marketing materials.

·       Working with and presenting to government officials and bodies of government.

·       Managing and coordinating with construction contractors and other vendors.

·       Reviewing and managing contracts, with a focus on risk management.

·       Familiarity with the compliance requirements for US HUD's CDBG-DR program, such as fair housing, Section 3, MWBE requirements, NEPA and environmental compliance.

·       Managing large amounts of data in federally compliant systems.

·       Leading staff and providing strategic direction with a focus on healthy production.

·       Managing processes for CDBG-DR/MIT invoice reimbursements.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good mathematical and/or financial skills.

·       Knowledge of database modeling and design, and development of protocols, processes, and procedures for developing databases and reports.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.

·       Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

·       Variable weather conditions

Additional Information:

This position is 100% remote with travel for up to 1 to 2 weeks at a time before returning home for the purposes of project stand up meetings, client guidance and project oversight including other business initiatives.   

The ideal candidate will have program management experience with developing and implementing large-scale Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs for local, county, and/or state programs, and will also have experience with HUD Single Family and Infrastructure programs. They will have experience implementing a housing program which includes rehabilitation, buyouts, and elevation as well as infrastructure and economic development programs.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

·       Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

·       Merit-based financial rewards.

·       Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

·       Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

·       Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science^® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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