Grant Writer
Holmdel, NJ 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a full-time Grant Writer who can assist Client Managers and engineers in grant research and grant writing. The selected candidate will work with city and county clients and other government agencies as well as a team of engineers and planners across multiple offices and geographic regions to secure funding for clients' projects. This position is client-facing and will require public meeting attendance. Travel to client and project sites may be required.


Responsibilities

  • Research funding opportunities and summarize details for clients.
  • Conduct outreach to Client Managers and clients on opportunities.
  • Run meetings with internal and external clients and program contacts.
  • Prepare funding applications (write narratives, complete forms and coordinate application components with client and internal team).
  • Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned grant writing projects.
  • Regular contact with clients, consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the projects.

Qualifications

  • 0-5 years of experience in similar position or field.
  • Grant writing experience in the civil engineering field is preferred. Experience with the following funding programs is preferred: FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPA Brownfields, USDA, and EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.
  • Bachelor's degree or background in Planning, Engineering, English, Political Science, Communications, or similar.
  • Excellent writing and research skills.
  • Excellent, proactive communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, work product and manage own time and workload.

Writing samples, references, and assessments may be requested.


What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!


Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Colliers Engineering & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
0 to 5 years
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