Grants Administrator

Parkhill•Norman, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parkhill is seeking a Grants Administrator to join their Water Resources Team. This role serves as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients, managing federal, state, and local grant-funded programs from initial funding identification through implementation, compliance, reporting, and closeout. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, regulatory interpretation, client leadership, and business development to assist communities in securing and managing public funding, while also contributing to the firm's growth. This is a full-time, salaried position paid bi-weekly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, planning, community development, political science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
At least four years of progressively responsible experience administering federal, state, or local grants, government-funded programs, or comparable public-sector projects
Current possession of the professional license or certification required for the position, or the ability to obtain it within one year of employment
Demonstrated ability to independently interpret grant requirements and regulations, advise clients, evaluate compliance risks, and determine appropriate courses of action
Experience managing grant budgets, reimbursement requests, financial reporting, audits, procurement documentation, and program closeout
Working knowledge of applicable grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200
Demonstrated client-management, business-development, presentation, negotiation, and professional relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively before elected officials, governing bodies, agency representatives, clients, and members of the public
Ability to independently manage multiple complex programs, exercise sound professional judgment, meet critical deadlines, and travel to client and public meetings, including occasional evening meetings

Nice To Haves

Experience with CDBG, Davis-Bacon, or comparable federal programs is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the administration of federal, state, and local grant programs from funding strategy and award through implementation, compliance, reimbursement, reporting, and closeout
Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by interpreting grant regulations, evaluating compliance requirements, identifying risks, and recommending solutions that protect funding eligibility and support successful project outcomes
Independently manages assigned grant programs, establishing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with grant requirements, budgets, and schedules
Prepares, reviews, and oversees grant applications, funding requests, reimbursement submissions, financial reports, performance reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
Monitors grant budgets, expenditures, and financial performance, recommending corrective actions or funding strategies when necessary
Interprets and applies federal, state, and local regulations, including procurement requirements, labor standards, and other grant compliance obligations, while serving as the primary resource for clients and project teams
Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients, funding agencies, public officials, and community partners through proactive communication and exceptional client service
Supports business development by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposals and fee development, cultivating client relationships, and positioning the firm for future grant-funded projects
Represents the firm at city council meetings, county commission meetings, public hearings, industry conferences, and other public or client-facing events to strengthen relationships and promote the firm's services
Collaborates with project managers and technical staff to integrate grant strategy with planning, engineering, and infrastructure projects while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate
Maintains current knowledge of grant programs, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to ensure clients receive informed, strategic guidance
Other duties as assigned