Assistant Program Manager – Project Management Support & Grants

City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead utility projects and help shape Fort Wayne's City Utilities Engineering? City of Fort Wayne - City Utilities Engineering Position: Assistant Program Manager - Project Management Support & Grants Pay: $26.61 to $32.00 per hour Schedule: Up to 29 hours per week Location: Fort Wayne, IN What You'll Do:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, organizational leadership, economics, urban planning, or approved equivalent degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Two (2) years of experience in a public agency, utility, and/or work facing the general public; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience preferred
Proficiency in the use and customization of word processing, spreadsheet, and related office software packages, particularly Microsoft Office products
Experience with Microsoft® Office, Excel spreadsheets using pivot tables for data analysis, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Researches and identifies alternate funding sources for capital projects and other Utility programs, including grants, bonds, and state loan funds
Works with engineering and design staff, finance staff, and other Utility staff to evaluate, compile, and submit timely applications for project funding
Maintains calendars and schedules to assist Utility staff in meeting alternative project funding deadlines
Keeps organized internal records related to Utility efforts to obtain alternative funding sources
Tracks compliance with funding program requirements, and assists Utility staff in meeting all reporting and compliance goals and other conditions of funding
Assists project managers with updating and maintaining key project schedules, budgets, and documents in the Project Management Information System
Assists project managers with running reports, monitoring critical path tasks and performance items, and implementing corrective actions as necessary to help ensure project success
Supports City Utilities Engineering in managing material procurement and tracking purchased materials