Grants and Funding Program Manager

Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is searching for a talented Grants and Funding Manager with deep, expansive knowledge of the Transportation policy and funding landscape to join our Transportation Lifeline Sector team .

Intended to be the first hire of a robust Grants and Funding team, this position offers considerable growth potential. Ulteig is a leader across our service lines in transportation, which include surface transportation planning and design, bridge design and inspection, construction management and administration, alternative delivery, and a broad, technology-enabled range of consultative services.

Our focus on high-value client engagement sets us apart from the competition, and we have an excellent opportunity to capitalize on our strong momentum across North America.

We offer our employees a challenging, dynamic, flexible, and rewarding work environment. If you're poised to develop a grant and funding program that brings success to our clients, and passionate about bringing complex infrastructure visions to life, you've found your next opportunity.

This position reports directly to the Transportation Market Director, and can sit anywhere in the U.S., but candidates residing in the Denver, Minneapolis, or Austin metropolitan areas are preferred.

How Success is Defined

• Deep Knowledge and Strategy : Demonstrate and leverage a keen understanding of what's next in terms of policies, programs, and investments that impact our clients, and how Ulteig can best support them.
• Reputation-Building : Build Ulteig's reputation as a strong Grants and Funding partner across our geographies and service lines.
• Traction : Achieve a portfolio of successful Grant applications for clients and potential clients that result in high-value, high-impact, and high-visibility work for our technical teams.
• Expansion : Expand the force and capabilities of the Grants and Funding Strategy team.

What You'll Do

• In partnership with the Transportation Market Director and other relevant stakeholders, develop, execute and own Ulteig's national Transportation Grants and Funding strategy.
• Develop, share, and leverage a deep command of federal, as well as key state and local, grant and program opportunities, pertinent policies and initiatives, and factors essential to successful grant and funding applications.
• Communicate with excellence in all mediums, from in-depth proposals to e-mails.
• Actively listen to understand client needs and the needs of our technical teams; build consensus and lead with influence.
• Understand, build, develop and nurture Ulteig's reputation with potential Grant and Funding clients, partners and subconsultants, all clients, with the close partnership and buy-in of our Regional Market Leaders, Client Team Leads (CTLs), and technical teams.
• Commit to a strong industry reputation and personal brand, with an active, visible presence on relevant Grant and Funding boards and committees, in speaking engagements, etc.
• Identify, develop, and execute on opportunities to support and build potential Grant and Funding clients, such as by hosting grant workshops, conducting planning activities, conducting community engagement and consensus-building initiatives, etc.
• Build and maintain diverse, trusting, and high-value relationships, both internally with technical staff, leadership, and shared services teams, and externally with our clients, our partners and subconsultants, and broadly across our industry.
• Hold a deep understanding of Ulteig's existing and potential future capabilities.
• Identify short-term, mid-term, and long-term Grant and Funding opportunities across our transportation service lines.
• Develop a portfolio of successful grant applications across multiple transportation infrastructure funding programs.
• Attend to all facets of our business related to your role and in the manner of a strategic leader in our company, from maintaining data on client contacts and information, to budgeting for business development initiatives, to participating in activities that promote connectivity and culture among our staff.

What We Expect from You

Bachelor's degree in Urban / Regional / Community Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or comparable field required.

Master's degree preferred.

• Successful grant writing history required, with preference given to candidates with expertise securing grants for Mega and INFRA projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grants and funding, ideally at a consulting / professional services firm.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and / or leading teams to achieve grants, funding, and / or project objectives (8-10 years preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship building, community engagement, and consensus-building.
• Independent judgment and initiative are required.
• Customer Relationship Management software experience with D365 CRM, Salesforce, including Power BI desired.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the US.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the U.S. approximately 30% of the time.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves.

We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths.

And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years.

Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future.

We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority.

We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions.

At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members :

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water.

Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office.

Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life.

We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details :

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $140,000 - $189,000

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies : to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig.

Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property.

Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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