Project Manager - Public Assistance & Grant Management

Tetra Tech•Portland, OR

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tetra Tech’s Disaster Response Division currently has an opportunity for a Project Manager to lead FEMA Public Assistance grant projects that restore communities after disasters. As Project Manager bin Tetra Tech’s Disaster Response Division, you will manage teams, deliver compliant FEMA PA applications through the Grants Portal, and ensure grant funding reaches recipients quickly and accurately. This role combines hands on grant management, client-facing leadership, and field deployment to make measurable impact on recovery outcomes. This position will require travel periodically for extended periods based on project and company needs.

Requirements

7+ years of direct FEMA Public Assistance grant experience, including hands-on use of FEMA Grants Portal and Grants Manager.
Demonstrated leadership experience in FEMA PA roles (e.g., Task Force Leader, PA Group Supervisor, Grants Manager).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex documentation.
Ability to travel frequently to disaster-affected locations for extended assignments, including deployment on short notice.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience serving as a primary point of contact for applicants and stakeholders, with the ability to manage complex documentation and client coordination.
Prior FEMA Public Assistance experience in a leadership role (e.g., Task Force Leader or PA Group Supervisor), including proficiency with Grants Manager and Grants Portal.

Responsibilities

Deliver complete, accurate FEMA PA grant applications in the Grants Portal and drive them to approval and closeout.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, recipients, subrecipients, FEMA contacts, and internal teams; communicate clearly and resolve issues promptly.
Define project scope, build and maintain project schedules, forecast resource needs, and control costs to meet program financial goals.
Lead, mentor, and coordinate project staff and subcontractors; review and approve staffing changes, SOPs, and time reporting.
Prepare concise written and oral reports for clients and contract managers; provide regular progress updates and actionable recommendations.
Interpret and apply local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal grant regulations; collaborate with subject matter experts to communicate requirement changes.
Monitor project performance, identify process improvements, and implement corrective actions to increase efficiency and compliance.
Maintain a strong safety culture with working safely in field environments and report any health and safety incidents.
Travel frequently to disaster-affected locations to support field operations and program implementation.
Additional duties as required.