Project Manager

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Project Manager for a position in Columbus, OH.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of federal grant and loan application tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and agreed upon timelines.
• Collaborate with the Grant Submittal Manager to gather, organize, and maintain all necessary documentation for grant and loan applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
• Develop and maintain project timelines, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure timely submission of applications.
  
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the application process.
  
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges that may arise during the application processes.
  
• Prepare regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting any issues or delays and proposing solutions to keep the project on track.
  
• Provide administrative and project support to the Grant Submittal Manager in preparing and submitting grant applications.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Federal Loan Manager in preparing and submitting Federal Loan applications.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or related field of study with 3 years qualified experience, or two-year Associate's degree in the same disciplines with 5 years of qualified experience.
• Project management experience, preferably in grant writing or federal funding applications.
• Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development/control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls/reporting, and quality control are beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with federal grant and loan application processes, as well as relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
  
• This position may require occasional travel for meetings and project-related activities.
• Valid driver's license required.