Grant Manager/ Director

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

About The Position

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a marine repair, new construction, and fabrication company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience. The Grant Manager oversees the organization’s grants portfolio, ensuring the successful acquisition, administration, compliance, reporting, and closeout of grant-funded programs. The role leads grant strategy, manages the grants team, collaborates with program and finance departments, and serves as the primary liaison with funding agencies. It ensures grant activities align with organizational goals and comply with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements. The remit includes federal and Texas grants and incentives; county and city economic-development incentives; federal tax credits and Texas tax exemptions; MARAD programs and U.S. Maritime Administration and shipbuilding funding; Department of Defense, Transportation, Energy, and Commerce/NIST programs; workforce and apprenticeship funding; advanced manufacturing and robotics programs; energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs; infrastructure funding; economic-development packages; state and local property-tax incentives; C-PACE; and potentially financing programs such as Title XI. The position is primarily in an office or remote work environment, with occasional travel to funder meetings, conferences, or program sites. Extended hours may be required to meet proposal and reporting deadlines. The role uses Microsoft Office and standard office equipment, including a telephone, scanner, computer, and printer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in grant management, grant writing, or nonprofit development.
Strong knowledge of grant compliance requirements and funding regulations.
Has obtained U.S. federal and Texas funding for large industrial projects.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Experience developing and managing grant budgets.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to have difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to motivate employees and build a functioning team.
Ability to think ahead and plan over a 1–5 year time span.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
High performance and a strong team-player orientation.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Commitment to company values, policies and procedures, and safety programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Certified Grant Management Specialist (CGMS) or Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credentials.
Experience with federal grants, such as NIH, HRSA, HUD, DOJ, NST, or FEMA.
Maritime or shipbuilding experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organization’s grant management strategy.
Identify and evaluate grant funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.
Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, award negotiation, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
Supervise grant administrators, grant writers, and other grants staff, providing coaching, training, and performance management.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to prepare competitive grant applications.
Ensure compliance with grant regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and financial performance in collaboration with finance staff.
Review and approve grant reports, reimbursement requests, and required documentation.
Establish systems to track grant deadlines, deliverables, reporting requirements, and outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for funding agencies and external stakeholders.
Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and governing boards regarding grant performance and funding opportunities.
Lead grant monitoring visits, audits, and corrective action plans as needed.
Develop and maintain grants management policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Analyze grant performance metrics and recommend process improvements to maximize funding success.