Overview
Skills
Job Details
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
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Oversee complex recovery and revitalization projects in federally designated disaster areas
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Collaborate with FEMA, government agencies, Boards of Directors, and community stakeholders
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Direct activities involving construction, financing, infrastructure development, and contractor procurement
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Manage RFP/RFQ processes, grant writing, and contract administration
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Conduct and lead in-person community outreach across impacted regions
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Facilitate virtual meetings and ensure seamless communications across platforms
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Maintain project transparency, accountability, and rapid issue resolution
Required Experience & Skills
Skill Area | Requirement | Details |
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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 |