Community Development Block Grant Project Manager

State of Iowa • Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CDBG Project Manager to support impactful community development across the state. This role will guide cities and counties through the full lifecycle of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, with a focus on water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The CDBG Project Manager will serve as a primary project manager and subject matter expert, ensuring projects comply with federal and state requirements while supporting communities throughout the process.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, or marketing and experience equal to two years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or developing, administering and/or deploying grants/projects/programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above required experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.
• Strong understanding of HUD programs and federal compliance & grant administration.
• Experience with public infrastructure or construction related projects.
• Effective communication skills to build relationships with applicants and grant recipients.
• Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
• Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
• Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Manage CDBG projects from application through close out.
• Review and score applications; support funding recommendations.
• Establish project budgets, milestones, and required documentation.
• Coordinate contracts, amendments, and construction progress.
• Interpret and apply state and federal regulations and program requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Provide clear technical assistance to applicants, grantees, local governments, and grant administrators.
• Conduct on site monitoring visits statewide to assess compliance, construction progress, and project performance.
• Serve as a cross program compliance resource for CDBG and related infrastructure programs.
• Develop guidance, training materials, and compliance resources to support communities and partners.
• Present program and compliance information to stakeholders, grant administrators, and community representatives.
• Collaborate with team members on program materials, presentations, and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level