Project Manager

Role: Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO (Must reside locally; Mon Fri availability with occasional weekends)

Duration: 2 Years

Focus: Lead post-disaster recovery efforts through strategic planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure, financial, and community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complex recovery and revitalization projects in federally designated disaster areas

• Collaborate with FEMA, government agencies, Boards of Directors, and community stakeholders

• Direct activities involving construction, financing, infrastructure development, and contractor procurement

• Manage RFP/RFQ processes, grant writing, and contract administration

• Conduct and lead in-person community outreach across impacted regions

• Facilitate virtual meetings and ensure seamless communications across platforms

• Maintain project transparency, accountability, and rapid issue resolution

Required Experience & Skills

Skill Area Requirement Details Lead Project Management Required 3+ years in large-scale, multi-faceted initiatives Disaster Recovery Experience Required Experience with tornado, hurricane, pandemic recovery, FEMA, etc. Government Sector Engagement Required Proven success with public entities and policy-based execution Community Engagement Required In-person outreach and stakeholder coordination Financing (bond), Real Estate, Infrastructure Required Experience with complex public-private initiatives RFP/RFQ & Contract Management Required Procurement processes and documentation Grant Management Required Strategy, execution, and compliance oversight Software & Technical Tools Required Microsoft Office, ESRI GIS (basic proficiency), virtual meeting platforms Leadership & Communication Required Exceptional verbal, written, and visual presentation skills