West Coast Regional Director - Post Disaster Recovery Programs

September 15

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Ambipar Response | United States

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Crisis Management • Emergency Management • Consulting Services • Technology Solutions • Resilience

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Description

• Serve as the primary interface with state and local agencies, providing end-to-end support through the FEMA PA funding lifecycle, and other disaster recovery programs including FHWA-ER, CDBG-DR, and HMGP. • Ensure that all projects comply with relevant FEMA PA, FHWA, CDBG-DR, and mitigation program policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. • Market Witt O’Brien’s disaster recovery program management and consulting services to potential clients, expanding our presence in the disaster recovery space. • Lead the development of project worksheets, damage assessments, and cost estimates in alignment with FEMA and other program requirements. • Develop and pursue business opportunities that meet Witt O’Brien’s goals and objectives at a national or regional level. • Foster and maintain relationships with clients, including government officials and other stakeholders, ensuring projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget. • Deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and represent Witt O’Brien’s at client and industry events. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and technical staff, to deliver high-quality, cost-effective work products for our clients. • Identify potential risks and conflicts early in the project lifecycle and implement strategies to mitigate them. • Mentor and guide team members, ensuring their work aligns with organizational goals and client expectations. • Prepare proposals, project cost estimates, and client interview documents to secure new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university. • Alternatively, two (2) years of experience in a relevant technical discipline may be substituted for each year of education. • Minimum 10 years of experience in federal disaster recovery grant programs, including FEMA PA, FEMA HMGP, HUD CDBG-DR, and other relevant programs, with specific experience in Florida’s FROC program. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public speaking, delivering presentations, and facilitating meetings with government officials and business leaders. • Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to develop cost estimates, manage budgets, and analyze project performance metrics. • Proven ability to manage client relationships, ensuring projects meet or exceed client expectations. • Master’s degree in relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred. • Relevant Professional certification (e.g., CFM, PMP).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. • Location Flexibility: Remote work with travel required for onsite client management and meetings, particularly in particularly in the Western U.S.