Restoration Grants Project Manager

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Restoration Project Manager in Hinds County, MS to develop and manage grant-funded restoration projects for the Department of Environmental Quality. The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, deliverables, and compliance with federal grant terms.

You will work with multiple agencies, contractors, and partners, produce management reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for executive leadership, and ensure timely closeout and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and award requirements.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets.
• Coordinate activities across state agencies, divisions, and contractors.
• Monitor grant expenditures and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit federal financial and program reports.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

Grant administration

Project management

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Environmental Engineering or related)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking a Restoration Project Manager in Hinds County, MS to develop and manage grant-funded restoration projects for the Department of Environmental Quality. The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, deliverables, and compliance with federal grant terms.

You will work with multiple agencies, contractors, and partners, produce management reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for executive leadership, and ensure timely closeout and documentation.