On-Call Disaster Recovery Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking experienced On-Call Emergency Managers to support disaster recovery operations nationwide. This on-call cadre deploys to field locations with short notice, guiding teams through funding, documentation, and rebuilding efforts while ensuring compliance with federal and state programs.

Roles require travel to client sites, extended hours, and readiness for deployment across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in emergency management (response/recovery).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Ability to deploy with short notice and handle long schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee disaster recovery operations for assigned clients, directing teams of specialists through all phases of recovery, including funding, documentation, and rebuilding processes.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Centers or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters to lead recovery operations on the ground and serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership.
• Supervise and mentor recovery staff across logistics, supply coordination, cost documentation, and resource management functions, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Oversee the analysis and evaluation of project applications, supporting documentation, and inspection reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local recovery program requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of recovery projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring quality, staffing adequacy, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee the use of grant management and tracking systems to monitor client progress, documentation status, and funding milestones across multiple projects.
• Serve as subject matter expert on procurement, contracting, and grant compliance requirements across various disaster recovery funding sources, advising both staff and clients.
• Lead training and onboarding for recovery staff to maintain team readiness and deployment eligibility.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to agency leadership throughout the recovery lifecycle.

Skills

Emergency Management

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management/Public Administration/related

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking experienced On-Call Emergency Managers to support disaster recovery operations nationwide. This on-call cadre deploys to field locations with short notice, guiding teams through funding, documentation, and rebuilding efforts while ensuring compliance with federal and state programs.

Roles require travel to client sites, extended hours, and readiness for deployment across multiple projects.