Grant Writer

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a full-time Grant Writer who will conduct funding research and prepare grant funding and loan applications. The Grant Writer will work with clients and team to prepare funding proposals and presentations for client projects to secure financial funding. This is a client-facing role and requires public meeting attendance. Travel to client and project sites may be required.

• Research funding opportunities and summarize details, becoming fully knowledgeable on each program assigned.
• Conduct outreach to internal staff and clients on funding programs.
• Attend meetings with internal and external clients and program contacts.
• Prepare funding applications (write narratives, complete forms, coordinate application components with client and internal team, prepare supporting documents as needed). Communicate application requirements to team and coordinate to compile complete, competitive applications.
• Perform site visits as needed. For example, to take project site photos for applications.
• Complete assignments in the specific time periods requested while ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness of results.
• Meet company standards for productivity and profitability.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned tasks.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, consultants, government agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with assigned projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.

• 0+ years of experience in similar position or field.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration or related field preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge, and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be willing to travel regularly.
• Grant writing experience with local governments and in the civil engineering field is preferred.
• Experience with the following funding prgrams is preferred: FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPA Brownfields, USDA, and EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.
• Advanced writing and research skills.
• Advanced, proactive communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, work product and manage own time and workload.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of grants-related concepts, theories, principles and practices.
• Demonstrate intermediate investigative, analytical and research techniques.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!