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.

• 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.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest funding trends, Final date to receive applicationss, and eligibility criteria.
• Grant proposal preparation:
  Develop and write comprehensive grant proposals in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment with the firm’s capabilities and project goals.
• Monitor 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.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies involved in providing funding for municipal projects.
• Work with sister companies to pursue other varied funding expertise to benefit our clients.

• Thorough knowledge of private, federal, state, regional and local grant and funding processes and opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge of quality management and process improvement principles.
• Strong skills in Project Management and making effective written oral presentations.
• Skill in analyzing opportunities and developing proposals.
• Strong ability to manage statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the measurement of effective grant/program evaluation.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and organize information.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, public administration, political science, or related field of study.
• 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:
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.