Environmental Specialist jobs in Gulfport, MS

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC is seeking a Project Manager, Grant Specialist to join our expanding team. Principal duties include providing compliance support over the entire project and grant award life cycle, from proposal / application development and review to negotiating contracts, grants and subcontracts to award closeout.

This position will perform various analytical and management functions in support of overall project execution related to federally funded grants.

Applicants should have experience in federal grants, including 2 CFR 200 and federal disaster recovery programs.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide support over the entire award life-cycle; from pre-proposal to closeout, in administering contracts, grants, subgrants, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assess contract readiness, review sub award application files and choice of instrument, conduct budget reviews and cost / price analysis, draft and negotiate subcontracts and subgrants.
• Support effective award implementation by providing guidance, and interpreting terms and conditions.
• Advise on project-specific procurement and subaward requirements, compliance concerns, and flow down provisions.
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation at the direction of the Project Manager / Program Manager.
• Significant spreadsheet work with Microsoft Share Point / Excel.
• Project coordination and oversight.
• Coordination with grant recipients.
• Data Analysis, Data Entry, and Data Reconciliation.
• Digital File Organization and Management.
• Assist in documenting and improving processes and procedures.
• Other daily duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possess a bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of progressive experience in awards management, subcontracting / procurement, and / or proposal development.

Or possess equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Hands-on experience with and knowledge of US Federal requirements required (FAR, 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance).
• Demonstrate knowledge of common contract instruments, including Cost Reimbursement, Fixed, Price, Time and Materials, and Indefinite Delivery types.
• Exhibit proven negotiation skills, including the ability to make sound decisions and apply creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment maintaining details and multiple priorities by showing exemplary organizational and analytical skills.
• Utilize diplomatic skills, including ability to effectively manage varied internal and external relationships, and maintain organizational confidentiality.
• Exercise strong written and oral communication skills as well as solid computer skills; capable use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Last updated : 2024-09-30