Deputy Project Manager

IEM; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid Holidays

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

401(K) plan with matching

Company paid STD and LTD

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager for its Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure team in Guaynabo. This full-time role supports the Reimbursement Project Manager and helps manage the cost-recovery program for assigned projects.

Responsibilities include scheduling resources, performing QA/QC on reimbursements, meeting deadlines, and reporting status to client representatives. Prior FEMA COR3 experience is a plus for this position.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience managing multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs and COR3’s policies.
• Experience with the DRS platform.

Responsibilities

• Support the Reimbursement Project Manager in operations and direction of the reimbursement team.
• Schedule staff, allocate resources, assess risk and manage them.
• QA/QC reimbursement submissions.
• Ensure deadlines are met and communicate progress to client representatives.
• Serve as a point of contact between client stakeholders and the Reimbursement team.
• Provide written and oral reports on reimbursements to client representatives.

Skills

Management of concurrent projects

Stakeholder coordination

QA/QC processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

COR3’s DRS system

Job description

IEM is looking for aFull Time –Deputy Project Managerto work within our Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure team. The Reimbursement Deputy Project Manager will consistently work with the Reimbursement Project Manager to management and support the overall cost recovery – reimbursement program of the assigned applicant.

Primary Location:

• Live within a commutable distance to Guaynabo and San Juan, PR.


• Work in an Office Environment with a team.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Reimbursement Project Manager in the overall operations and direction of the reimbursement team.


• Scheduling, assigning staff, allocating resources, assessing risk, and managing them.


• Performing QA/QC of reimbursement submission to the grantee.


• Ensuring that deadlines are met, and keeping all parties informed of progress and any outstanding issues. Contribute and support the client production goals and are responsible for identifying potential risks and identify feasible solutions.


• Serves as a Point of Contact between client stakeholders and the Reimbursement team


• Provides written and oral reports on the status of reimbursements to the client representatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Four (4) years relevant experience that includes management of at least three (3) concurrent projects of similar size and complexity.


• Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.


• Exposure to operate and monitoring federally funded programs, including a clear understanding of the reimbursement practices under the FEMA Public Assistance program, and COR3’s Payment and Cash Management Policy.


• Experience working on the DRS platform.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in COR3’s DRS system.


• Strong Knowledge on COR3’s policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

• Office Locations: Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.

Benefits and more:

• 10 paid Holidays


• Vacation Pay


• Sick Pay


• 401 (K) plan with matching


• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email [e-mail] with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.