Grant Administrator - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Grant Administrator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Req Id: JR101373

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Grant Administrator is working closely with the Counties, utility departments and fire victims to help rebuild utility connection within our community. Experience in horizontal construction is highly preferred. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Management team with setting up or closing out any necessary utility accounts.
• Help establish & negotiate service agreements community-wide and manage the integration of acquisition accounts.
• Liaise with the utility partners and various counties to rebuild lateral utility connection.
• Research and schedule top rated contractors for facility projects; negotiate rates to minimize improvement costs.
• Manage and track all grant applications and ensure that we are reimbursed.
• Procure and keep stock of all company PPE and distribute to facilities, jobsites, and team members as needed.
• Continually look for new solutions, aggressive pricing, and quality providers for all office service accounts.
• Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions along with any additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Experience Liaising with utility companies and public entities.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment that result in making smart decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Skilled in detailed planning and scheduling.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and various work hours; ability to work weekends and evenings for special projects.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Desire to develop and nurture Team Member relationships.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the relevant industry.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Utilize effective written and oral communications and team skills.
• Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree or bachelor’s degree in business administration, or equivalent experience, is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in a related position supporting management and public entities. Experience in the service or construction industry is preferred.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $30.38-$38.49 per hour. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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