CDBG-DR Project Manager

Are you passionate about improving disaster affected communities?  Do you wish the work you did really matters?  ICF is at the forefront of innovation in disaster recovery and management.  At ICF, we believe in making a meaningful impact and empowering professionals to grow their careers while making a real difference.

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is seeking an experienced CDBG-DR Project Manager who will support North Carolina on recovery from Hurricane Helene managing disaster recovery programs and projects. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position based in North Carolina, with expected travel throughout the state and remote work-from-home. 

The ideal candidate will be a proven Project Manager with a track record of superior execution and growth. This is a senior-level position that demands exceptional adaptability and quick thinking in an ever-changing environment. The person selected for this role will be instrumental in positioning programs to maximize disaster grant resource allocation, devising robust solutions for affected areas, and implementing effective risk management strategies. Additionally, they will lead large-scale and resilient disaster recovery and/or mitigation programs in areas impacted by natural disasters. The successful candidate will excel in executing programs flawlessly, anticipating and fulfilling client needs, and strategically leveraging the company’s resources and expertise to drive business growth. 

This position also requires in-depth experience in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs as well as other applicable Federal disaster recovery cross-cutting regulations.

If you are a dynamic leader ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Key Responsibilities:
•    Work onsite and remotely with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to support state and local government clients.
•    Provide technical assistance and guidance, develop policies and procedures, and design and implement programs for post-disaster recovery.
•    Support infrastructure, economic revitalization, and public services programs.
•    Serve as an expert on policy and regulatory issues.
•    Develop written materials and management/job aid tools.
•    Manage staff and subcontractors.
•    Work directly with the client to creatively prevent and solve issues.
•    Lead the development, coordination, and operation of various large, complex CDBG-DR funded programs.
•    Serve as the direct interface with state/local client agencies, including high-level elected and appointed officials, as well as senior program staff.
•    Lead coordination and control over execution of all programs’ activities, schedule, budget, and scope including monthly forecasting and project management reporting.
•    Lead all necessary high-profile, program-wide public presentations and meetings, subrecipient meetings, and government or non-government stakeholders’ meetings.
•    Lead, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of all project staff.
•    Monitor program performance status and establish necessary tools for control over program results.
•    Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines, and possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for CDBG-DR and similar programs/projects.
•    Ensure all program participants, including subrecipients, vendors, and stakeholders are aware of any policy changes.
•    Manage multiple subcontractors simultaneously.
•    Serve as the key project interface with ICF leadership, delivering updates on milestones/challenges, and using data-driven reporting and analysis to inform decisions.

Please provide a clear resume aligned with the qualifications, skills, and experience required.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree.
•    2+ years of project management experience with federally funded projects.
•    5+ years of experience managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products while managing client relationships and project profitability.
•    5+ years of in-depth and hands-on knowledge of the CDBG/CDBG-DR programs, regulations, and implementation.
•    2+ years of disaster recovery experience at the grantee level or with a consulting firm that has worked directly with CDBG-DR grantees.
•    Able and willing to travel (flight/vehicle) for program needs as directed, including limited overtime as needed.
•    Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check. 

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may set candidates apart)
•    Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
•    Experience with FEMA and other disaster recovery funding mechanisms and cross-cutting federal regulations.
•    Business capture and development and proposal writing experience.
•    Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products, while managing client relationships and project profitability.
•    Experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them rebuild their economy and culture following significant disruptions, such as natural disasters.
•    Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities.
•    Ability to formulate strategies to create new, creative approaches and profitable solutions.

Professional Skills: (You will bring these skills with you)
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics
•    Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
•    Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).
•    Experience in working in grant management systems of records.
•    Independent staff engagement and decision-making ability.
•    Keen eye for detail.
•    Self-motivated and driven to achieve.
•    A positive attitude and flexibility to embrace change and a fast pace.
•    A desire to provide outstanding client service.

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$131,256.00 - $223,134.00N Carolina Remote Office (NC99)