Senior Project Manager, Disaster Recovery - St. Louis, MO

NOTE: Only candidates with immediate availability to work onsite in the St. Louis, MO area will be considered. Must reside within reasonable daily commuting distance or able to relocate immediately at your own expense.

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Senior Project Manager
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Hourly/Salary
• Compensation: $105-130k/year
• Travel/Location: Must be located within daily commuting distance of St. Louis, MO.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) Account with Company Match 
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities 
• Wellness Benefits/Allowance 
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead on-site recovery and rebuilding efforts at the direction of a local government client, focused on neighborhoods impacted by a recent major disaster. The PM will serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with city agencies, FEMA, local stakeholders, and community groups. This individual will drive strategic program development, grant management, infrastructure and housing recovery, and community engagement efforts under local government leadership.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Lead implementation of recovery and rebuilding projects for business, housing, and infrastructure restoration
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the client, City departments, and state/federal partners
• Support federally-funded programs, including program design, budgeting, and grant management
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables; monitor compliance with recovery goals and funding requirements
• Direct and support procurement of consultants, contractors, and other technical resources
• Coordinate public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and interagency communication
• Conduct analysis and develop reports, presentations, and recovery recommendations
• Supervise support staff and contractors as needed
• Contribute to federal compliance, including 2 CFR 200, Uniform Guidance, and local ordinance requirements

• Maintain/pursue ongoing knowledge, certifications, and subject matter expertise as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Ability to develop Disaster Recovery Frameworks for clients as requested.
• Ability to make project management decisions based on analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of post fire recovery operations.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects.
• Ability to train others and lead projects and/or programs with senior leadership oversight.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles,