Deputy Project Manager - Public Assistance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Project Manager - Public Assistance

About DCMC Partners

DCMC Partners, a Great Place to Work® Certified company , specializes in disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, and crisis management with over 30 years of expertise. We support clients in preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from crises effectively.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring program delivery is provided in a timely, professional, customer-centric manner to meet Client/Applicant priorities. Project Recovery Managers lead single small and/or large-scale response and/or recovery programs and projects in areas impacted by FEMA-declared disasters. The Deputy PM works onsite and/or remotely with DCMC staff and subcontractors to deliver program management support to clients/applicants. Assignments are ON-SITE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead, coach, coordinate and evaluate the performance of project staff as assigned.
• Participate in Client/Applicant/sub -Applicant and Regulatory Agency communications as Client representative/advisor.
• Communicate timely information, guidance, and recommendations to Clients and company leadership and subordinates.
• Gather required and needed information from Clients/Applicants using assigned templates.
• Develop and maintain project plans, identify resource needs, and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Monitor program performance parameters and establish necessary tools for control over program results.
• Prepare and disseminate reports and other deliverables.
• Provide overall project QA/QC in all phases.
• Track due dates and deliverables to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Oversee, track, and record successes and determinations.
• Prepare in-depth reports for both PM and Client Leadership

Public Assistance Specific Tasks:

• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal policies and procedures relating to the PA Program.
• Create and track plans to streamline PA procedures.
• Advanced level of experience in FEMA PA program or other FEMA Public Assistance programs
• Demonstrated ability to interpret PA policy and procedures and read and interpret project guidelines and contracts.

Company/Client/Gov't Agency Relations:

• Serve as a direct interface between DCMC and Client and between Client and representatives of Federal/State/Local agencies, including high-level elected and appointed officials.
• Build relationships of trust across functions and organizations.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to aggressively meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Provide applicable program knowledge and experience to assist clients in making well-informed decisions.
• Develop an understanding of each Applicants' project goals, objectives, and risks and prioritize accordingly.
• Facilitate and attend Client meetings and interactions with other agencies at all levels of government.

Business Development Opportunities:

• Explore and create opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients both from within their own fields of expertise as well as other company capabilities.
• Proactive pursuit of opportunities to generate business from new and previous clients in all company service offerings.
• Assist coworkers in their efforts to do the same.
• Assist with business development support activities through participation in client meetings, proposal preparation, and professional organization involvement.

General Administration:

• Oversee, train, and lead program staff in understanding and applying regulations, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Assist through action or recommendation improvement or customization of DCMC's processes.
• Review and approve sub-consultant invoices, DCMC timesheets, and Client invoices.
• Provide recruiting and hiring process support as required to find, secure, and onboard new and rehired DCMC staff.
• Complete other duties which may arise from time to time commensurate with the title and position.

Qualifications:

• Education :
  • Requirement: Bachelor's degree
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Public Administration, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience :
  • Preferred: 5+ years' experience in the disaster recovery field, with significant experience at the managerial level.
• Skills :
• FEMA's Public Assistance Program.
• 44 CFR, PAPPG, HMA Guidance, and Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 compliance.
• Multiple state/regional disaster experience. Preferred
• Certifications : Required: Valid Driver's License.
• Language : Proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Must reside in Puerto Rico.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position, with travel to project sites or client HQ as required.

BENEFITS : Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), and bonus incentives.

DCMC Partners Commitment to Diversity: DCMC Partners is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For more about DCMC Partners, please visit our website at dcmcpartners.com/careers.