Senior Grant Writer

Colliers Engineering & Design

Civil Engineering, Underground Construction, also Engineering Firms

Houston, TX - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

As Senior Grant Writer in our Municipal group, you help Texas communities secure funding for critical infrastructure and public improvement projects. You collaborate with municipal clients, technical teams, and funding agencies to identify opportunities, guide applications, and drive successful outcomes. You will lead complex grant efforts, mentor junior writers, and serve as the subject-matter expert on program requirements. This role offers impact at scale, shaping funded projects that improve communities and quality of life.

Compensation / Benefits

company-paid medical, dental, and vision
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
401(k)/Roth
education reimbursement

Responsibilities

Research funding opportunities and become fully knowledgeable on assigned programs
Lead meetings with internal/external clients and program contacts
Prepare funding applications (narratives, forms, supporting documents) and coordinate components
Communicate requirements to team and assemble complete, competitive applications
Perform site visits as needed and capture project context for applications
Ensure accuracy, completeness, quality, and timeliness of tasks; meet productivity standards
Quality control/quality assurance for assigned tasks
Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, communities, and contractors
Lead and manage complex grant applications and teams of writers; act as SME on programs
Manage a Grant Writer team or delegate work; engage with clients directly
Prepare proposals and assist in securing contracts; contribute to pricing and marketing strategies
Work independently when needed and make decisions with minimal oversight
Assist with staff training

Key requirements

Bachelor in English, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration or related field
3+ years in related field
Valid driver’s license preferred
Proficiency in English for communication
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat)
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Intermediate grant writing and grant management with local governments and civil engineering
Experience with FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPA Brownfields, USDA, and EPA SRF programs preferred
Advanced writing and research skills and proactive communication
Ability to work independently and in a team; ownership of work and time management
Knowledge of grants-related concepts, theories, principles and practices; investigative/analytical skills

strong communication attention to detail organizational and multi-tasking abilities grant writing grant management Microsoft Office Suite

Description

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