California State Grants Specialist, OPSC

Founded in 1987, Gafcon is a family-founded firm delivering complex projects that strengthen and empower communities. We are a project and construction management consulting firm, acting as Owner's Representatives to guide and advocate for our clients throughout every phase of their projects. We specialize in development and construction management services for both public and private sector clients. With a client-first mindset, we use advanced technologies and proven management practices to ensure transparency, foster confident decision-making, and deliver results aligned with each owner's vision.

Our approach is centered on managing scope, schedule, and budget with precision - ensuring every project stays on track, meets expectations, and maximizes value.

In 2024, our family-owned company joined GISI (Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.), a global network of industry leaders. While our ownership changed, our operating business, leadership, and company culture remained unchanged. What did change was our reach - you’ve expanded our breadth of knowledge and gained access to a wider network of industry partners, strengthening the services and solutions we offer our clients.

Our strength lies in our people
. Gafcon is home to a dedicated team of over 130 professionals in program, project, and construction management—individuals who are not only experts in their fields but are also passionate about continuous learning and innovation. We cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse ideas, ethical leadership, and shared success.

At Gafcon, one of our core principles is to "create value for our clients, our communities, and for each other." We're deeply committed to giving back - whether it's cleaning beaches, supporting service members, or volunteering at local charities. We work hard, celebrate together, and strive to make a lasting, positive impact in everything we do.

The California State Grants Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration of California State funding programs, with a focus on school facility funding and related regulatory requirements. This position researches funding opportunities and regulations, coordinates grant applications and reporting, maintains grant documentation, and supports compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Research and interpret California State funding regulations and school facility program requirements.
• Identify and evaluate applicable funding opportunities and eligibility requirements.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, supporting documentation, and required reports.
• Monitor grant compliance, deadlines, expenditures, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized grant records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, attorneys, CPAs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing expense reports and required documentation.
• Analyze funding and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Work with IT staff to define data requirements and support grant tracking systems
• Communicate clearly and effectively across departments to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Utilize applicable systems, including People Soft, Unifier, OPSC, CDE, and similar platforms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience working with California state funding programs, preferably involving school facilities, OPSC, CDE, or public construction funding.
• Knowledge of California school facility funding and public construction requirements.
• Familiarity with OPSC and CDE programs and online systems.
• Experience with grant applications,…