Managing Consultant, Emergency Management Recovery - Environment & Engineering

Summary

Join our leading national consulting firm as a Managing Consultant in Emergency Management Recovery, specializing in Environment & Engineering. This full-time, regular position offers a competitive salary ($90-115k annually) and the opportunity to lead and mentor technical staff on disaster recovery projects. You will oversee projects involving geospatial components, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and programmatic requirements. The role requires up to 50% travel and deployment to client sites. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in emergency management, environmental regulations, and project management, along with proficiency in ArcGIS and Survey123.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, or CDBG-DR programs
• Proven proficiency with ESRI software, particularly ArcGIS and Survey123
• Strong geospatial data management, form creation, and analysis skills
• Expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, and/or civil engineering standards
• Working knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policies/procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with both sensitive customers’ information and internal information
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
• Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects
• 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 and detail oriented
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities, and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental planning, disaster recovery, emergency management, or closely related fields
• PE (Professional Engineer) certification
• 7+ years demonstrated experience and knowledge of FEMA policies and procedures, and environmental regulations
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience using ArcGIS and Survey123 in a professional setting
• 5-7 years experience in project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines
• 5-7+ years client management experience including expansion and development of services and contracts
• 2-5+ years leadership and supervisory experience
• 5-7+ years knowledge and experience in two or more Emergency Management disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check, ACDC background check, O365 basic skills assessment and reference check upon offer of employment
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required

Responsibilities

• Manage operation functions as an advanced-level subject matter expert in multiple focus areas of emergency management, which includes overall responsibility for projects of any size
• Supervise and direct the work of others, providing direct leadership and prioritization of resources and workloads
• Interpret policies to provide expert advice, ensuring high quality deliverables
• Participate in the formulation of business goals, plans, and strategy
• Provide guidance and create opportunities for mentorship engagement with consultant levels, to promote professional skill growth and career path direction
• Manage complex portions of projects of all size as the advanced subject matter expert, including organizing project teams and prioritizing tasks
• Ensure all aspects of assigned projects are completed as outlined in the scope of work and timeline, designating and recommending appropriate resource allocation
• Utilize expert project operation knowledge, judgement, and discretion to lead and manage others
• Supervise and mentor all levels of consultants
• Ensure you and others meet or exceed personnel allocation and utilization targets
• Provide guidance, feedback, and create opportunities for all levels of Consultants
• Attend, participate, and lead individual and group scheduled meetings and events
• Respond, engage, and initiate other company communications as appropriate
• Lead and directly engage with clients at conferences and networking events
• Design materials for information sessions with communities and clients, and present at speaking engagements
• Demonstrate and practice expert knowledge of company client engagement practices, and regularly exercise discretion in decision-making
• Conduct meetings and engage with clients at events, conferences and speaking engagements
• Coordinate with all staff members working on related projects, as well as with Local, State, Federal, and Regional organizations, and the public
• Manage and nurture relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Participate in all aspects of business development, including reviewing, evaluating, and responding to proposals and data calls
• Support the creation, updating, and distribution of company marketing materials and capabilities statements based on subject matter expertise
• Build and maintain relationships with teaming partners and clients
• Identify and pursue potential opportunities to expand on current client contracts or enter into new contracts
• Learn client contractual specifics and limitations to make effective recommendations on the forward path of projects
• Stay up to date on industry developments
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities
• Organize, coordinate staff, and lead training events and information sessions to build client/community engagement
• Makes decisions and exercises judgement on assigned projects and individual work as advanced level technical and subject matter expert
• Provide guidance to others on prioritizing tasks
• Leads corporate and program operations and division priorities
• Perform quality control review procedures over work performed by other consultants and over client-provided documents
• Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Play a significant role and act as an expert in all areas of Emergency Management
• Maintain/pursue expert level knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support or co-lead relief efforts or assist with organizing responses to support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Lead and manage technical teams supporting recovery, mitigation, and environmental/engineering-related projects
• Provide expertise in geospatial analysis, managing and creating Survey123 forms, and leveraging ArcGIS tools for project delivery
• Supervise staff conducting environmental and infrastructure assessments, hazard analyses, and permitting/floodplain compliance
• Oversee the design and implementation of disaster recovery strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance with FEMA, HUD, EPA, and local/state environmental regulations
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for environmental compliance (NEPA, wetlands, endangered species) and/or engineering components (damage assessments, repair scopes)
• Review and validate project documentation including project worksheets, grant applications, and environmental reviews
• Assist clients with navigating permitting, zoning, building codes, floodplain regulations, and environmental permitting for recovery projects
• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies, applicants, engineers, and environmental specialists to ensure seamless project execution
• Mentor and develop junior technical staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Represent the firm and clients in stakeholder meetings, briefings, and regulatory discussions
• Support business development efforts through technical writing, proposal development, and client engagement
• Remain up to date on relevant legislation, regulatory changes, and best practices in disaster recovery, environmental management, and engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential is a significant advantage
• Proficient with Salesforce

Benefits

• 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