Brown and Caldwell
Senior Funding Consultant
Brown and Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
The
Funding Consultant
will work under the direction of Senior Director of Strategic Funding assisting with business development, research and outreach, funding identification/strategy, grant application development, and funding acquisition related to municipal governmental services such as water, wastewater, water infrastructure, biosolids, water resources, and stormwater utilities. This individual will be a critical member of the team, helping track upcoming funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals while forming relationships with clients across the country.
Responsibilities:Research available grants from federal, state and local funding sources.Track pending federal and state legislation to identify potential funding opportunities.Assist with development of funding strategies for complex projects.Conduct outreach to funding agency staff to discuss funding program details and vet program applicability to projects.Establish priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal of funding proposal to meet deadlines.Develop grant proposals and low interest loan applications including identifying and reviewing needed documentation, developing project descriptions, identifying project benefits, developing cost-benefit analyses and project budgets, etc.Maintain quality results by using templates and following grant proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.Coordinate requirements with contributors including the client, project manager, engineers and subconsultants to procure required financial, environmental and technical documentation.Assist with preparation of proposals for new work, internal/external presentations, and reports.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Finance, English, Journalism, Media, or related field)Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the field of engineering, finance, grant writing, journalism or prospect research, or a minimum of 4-years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional settingDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Excellent written skills.Excellent oral communication skills, including presenting proposal results to clients or stakeholders in a simple and concise manner.Creative, curious, and team-oriented attitude.Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across multiple geographic locations.Ability to work independently on specific assignments once direction is provided.Willing and able to travel overnight as needed (less than 20% of the time).Must be a proactive self-starter who responds well to multiple and simultaneous tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:Funding experience with federal/state agencies related to water/wastewater/infrastructure field or comparable.Technical report and proposal writing experience.
Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.Location A: $97,000- $132,000Location B: $106,000- $145,000Location C: $116,000- $158,000
Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell:Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Funding Consultant
will work under the direction of Senior Director of Strategic Funding assisting with business development, research and outreach, funding identification/strategy, grant application development, and funding acquisition related to municipal governmental services such as water, wastewater, water infrastructure, biosolids, water resources, and stormwater utilities. This individual will be a critical member of the team, helping track upcoming funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals while forming relationships with clients across the country.
Responsibilities:Research available grants from federal, state and local funding sources.Track pending federal and state legislation to identify potential funding opportunities.Assist with development of funding strategies for complex projects.Conduct outreach to funding agency staff to discuss funding program details and vet program applicability to projects.Establish priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal of funding proposal to meet deadlines.Develop grant proposals and low interest loan applications including identifying and reviewing needed documentation, developing project descriptions, identifying project benefits, developing cost-benefit analyses and project budgets, etc.Maintain quality results by using templates and following grant proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.Coordinate requirements with contributors including the client, project manager, engineers and subconsultants to procure required financial, environmental and technical documentation.Assist with preparation of proposals for new work, internal/external presentations, and reports.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Finance, English, Journalism, Media, or related field)Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the field of engineering, finance, grant writing, journalism or prospect research, or a minimum of 4-years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional settingDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Excellent written skills.Excellent oral communication skills, including presenting proposal results to clients or stakeholders in a simple and concise manner.Creative, curious, and team-oriented attitude.Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across multiple geographic locations.Ability to work independently on specific assignments once direction is provided.Willing and able to travel overnight as needed (less than 20% of the time).Must be a proactive self-starter who responds well to multiple and simultaneous tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:Funding experience with federal/state agencies related to water/wastewater/infrastructure field or comparable.Technical report and proposal writing experience.
Salary Range:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.Location A: $97,000- $132,000Location B: $106,000- $145,000Location C: $116,000- $158,000
Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell:Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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