Roadside Fire Mitigation Project Manager (Grant-Funded)

Ferry County Community Svc; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Contractor / Project Manager will provide overall management, coordination, and oversight of roadside fuel reduction projects on county roads funded through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG). The contract is one year with the possibility of renewal for the grant duration.

The role focuses on program administration, oversight, and compliance under county specifications and grant rules. Responsibilities include coordinating with county departments, managing subcontractors,

Qualifications

• Experience managing vegetation management, wildfire mitigation, forestry, or similar projects.
• Demonstrated experience with federal or state grant-funded projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual roadside fire fuel reduction activities on designated county road corridors.
• Develop yearly work plans, schedules, and deliverables aligned with CWDG objectives and CWPP priorities.
• Coordinate activities with Ferry County Emergency Management, Public Works, and other stakeholders.
• Identify, procure, and oversee qualified subcontractors or agencies performing fuel reduction work.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain: licenses and certifications, insurance, SAM.gov registration and UEI for federal reimbursement.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance throughout the contract year.
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and all CWDG grant conditions.
• Maintain documentation required for federal reimbursement, including invoices, work verification, and progress reporting.
• Prepare materials necessary for annual performance review and contract renewal consideration.
• Conduct field oversight and inspections to verify work meets specifications and safety standards.
• Provide regular written progress reports to Ferry County.
• Maintain records sufficient for audit, monitoring, and grant closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Ferry County, subcontractors, and grant administrators.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and coordination efforts related to wildfire mitigation activities.

Skills

Project management

Grants management

Subcontractor management

Regulatory compliance

Wildfire mitigation

Job description

The General Contractor / Project Manager will provide overall management, coordination, and oversight of roadside fuel reduction projects on county roads funded through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG). The contract is one year with the possibility of renewal for the grant duration.

The role focuses on program administration, oversight, and compliance under county specifications and grant rules. Responsibilities include coordinating with county departments, managing subcontractors,