Grant Administrator/Project Administrator

careers-kleinfelder; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder seeks a Grant Administrator to assist our Planning Department on Federal CDBG and HOME programs. Based in Perrysburg, OH, the role requires travel across Ohio and coordination with communities, inspectors, and contractors to ensure compliant, timely project delivery.

The position offers full-time or part-time schedules. Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in related fields and possess strong organization, communication, and math skills, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle diverse workloads and client documentation effectively.
• Team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at communicating effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Comfortable speaking publicly.
• Strong attention to detail and solid math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local communities to manage grant programs focusing on housing initiatives.
• Review and verify applications from LMI homeowners, including income eligibility.
• Collaborate with inspectors and contractors to ensure smooth project progression.
• Document and complete state boilerplate documents accurately.
• Serve as primary point of contact, answering inquiries from clients and community partners.
• Schedule and conduct Fair Housing training across Ohio and coordinate with staff on final reports.

Skills

Public speaking

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in business administration

Bachelor's in public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Step Into Your New Role

As a Grant Administrator, you will assist our Planning Department’s consulting team on Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. This position is available in our Perrysburg, OH office, but will require travel throughout the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with local communities (counties and cities) to manage their grant programs focusing on housing initiatives.
• Meticulously review and verify applications from low-to-moderate income (LMI) homeowners, including comprehensive income eligibility.
• Collaborate closely with inspectors and contractors to ensure smooth project progression.
• Document and complete all required state boilerplate documents accurately.
• Serve as a primary point of contact, answering inquiries from both clients and community partners.
• Schedule and conduct Fair Housing training and educational sessions across the state of Ohio and coordinate with other staff on final reports related to these initiatives.

This role is available in a full-time or part-time capacity.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle diverse workloads and client documentation effectively.
• Team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at communicating effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Comfortable speaking publicly.
• Strong attention to detail and solid math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the state of Ohio.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package,includingmedical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated withtrainingsand certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)