Funding Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 450+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Alabama.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Funding/Grant Coordinator to join our engineering firm in Michigan. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, coordinating, and managing funding opportunities from various sources, including transportation (state and federal funds), infrastructure, and development projects. Coordination through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and other relevant funding sources will be required. The Funding/Grant Coordinator will play a crucial role in securing project funding for public and private clients including local and state agencies and driving growth and success of our firm.
Key Responsibilities

1. Research and Identify Michigan Funding Opportunities:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify relevant funding opportunities from EGLE, MDOT, MDNR, and other state and federal agencies, as well as private foundations and other sources.

2. Stay up to date with the latest funding trends, application deadlines, and eligibility criteria.
3. Grant Proposal Preparation:

• Develop and write comprehensive grant proposals in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment with the firm's capabilities and project goals.

4. Monitor the progress of grant applications and provide feedback to Market Leaders, Service Coordinators, Group Managers, Project Managers, and Principals of how to continuously improve these strategies.

5. Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies involved in providing funding for municipal projects.

6. Work with sister companies to pursue other various funding expertise to benefit our clients

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Thorough knowledge of private, federal, state, regional and local grant and funding processes and opportunities

2. Thorough knowledge of quality management and process improvement principles

3. Strong skills in Project Management and making effective written oral presentations

4. Skill in analyzing opportunities and developing proposals

5. Strong ability to manage statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the measurement of effective grant / program evaluation

6. Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and organize information

7. Bachelor's Degree in engineering, public administration, political science, or related field of study

8. 5 – 10 Years of work experience in grant writing, planning, infrastructure, government or public and/or private development funding procurement with local, state or federal government agencies

Pay & Benefits

Pay: Based on experience!

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.