HR Team: Morgan Daniel & Tammy AllegrettiHiring Manager: Lauren RobertsSUMMARY:The Assistant Vice President, Grant Management is charged with overseeing the execution of our grant programs and major growth capital initiatives. This position will serve as a centralized resource to ensure that federal and state grants are executed efficiently and within compliance, utilizing company policies and leveraging best practices across G&W's short line railroads.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Oversee execution focused aspects of grants picking up post-award and procurement, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintain ownership of project plans for major grant projects to be used for senior management and shareholder reporting, including status updates, budget tracking and risk identification.
- Partner with engineering and procurement teams to ensure that initial project plans are organized, with the correct scope and clear accountabilities for execution.
- Serve as a liaison across legal, operations, procurement, government affairs, finance, and other key stakeholders to facilitate the various phases of the grant process including contract execution, procurement, construction, administration, and compliance.
- Assist VP, Program Management and VP, Engineering to co-chair the Project Execution Committee to review status of major projects on a quarterly basis, including internal and shareholder representatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline grant execution processes and improve efficiency.
- Monitor and report on the progress of grant-funded projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with Federal and state agencies on execution focused initiatives, ensuring compliance of project requirements and facilitating timely billing of grant receivables
- Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, engineering, capital accounting and other internal departments to ensure projects are executed efficiently and timely
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify and secure new grant opportunities.
- Oversee execution high-volume transactional state projects, with a focus on efficiency and working capital management.
- Provide leadership to internal team focused on day-to-day execution of projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:- Proven experience in grant management, preferably within the transportation or infrastructure sectors.
- Solid understanding of rail infrastructure and the vendors that provide services to support infrastructure upgrades.
- Strong understanding of federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Open and receptive attitude.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate, and persuasively, but professionally pursue conversations with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Maintains professional demeanor with the ability to form teams and build consensus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
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