Senior Funding Consultant

WK Dickson (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Senior Funding Consultant to support our water/wastewater and watershed practices.

Funding for infrastructure projects is a critical factor in project viability and success.

We realize this and understand our client's needs when projects are being developed.

For this reason, we have focused on identifying and becoming familiar with various available funding opportunities and how to successfully leverage local resources to secure grants and low-interest loans.

We pride ourselves on being experts in the "art of funding."

Primary Function

The Senior Funding Consultant is responsible for overseeing the funding process for a wide variety of infrastructure projects, from water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, to parks, streetscapes, and airports.

The position bridges the gap between engineering expertise and financial resources by identifying the sources and timing of available funding to plan the project in a manner that not only meets the client's needs but also allows us to maximize the amount of funds that can be secured.

Local state, FEMA, and federal regulatory and funding programs expertise will be highly valued for this role.

 

Primary Duties


* Work with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop and review funding applications and compelling grant proposals outlining the project’s objectives, methodology, budget justification, and potential impact.


* Help review Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and develop funding plans for clients.


* Assist local governments with implementing and maintaining an accurate record-keeping system to ensure documentation is properly stored and easily accessible for reporting.


* Serve as a technical mentor and resource for project specific questions related to funding on a project or project elements across the firm.


* Assist in the development of funding-specific training ideas and content.

 

Education and Experience Requirements


* Bachelor’s Degree preferred


* 8+ years’ experience in funding, including proposal development and grant management


* Basic understanding of relevant engineering disciplines


* Understanding of Federal, state, and local regulations


* knowledge of FEMA funding programs is a plus


* Result oriented problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills

 

Why Ardurra? 

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding but also fun.

We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development wit...