Senior Project Manager, Residential Hazard Mitigation

ICF; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Disaster Management Division, focusing on federally funded residential mitigation projects. This hybrid role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with grant programs, and providing risk management strategies to enhance community resilience.

The ideal candidate will have significant FEMA HMA project experience and be prepared to manage complex, large-scale initiatives while working closely with stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree and proven leadership skills are required for success in this impactful position.

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Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex teams to achieve high levels of production.
• 5+ years of FEMA HMA project experience from start-up through implementation.
• Willingness to travel across California as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large, federally funded programs focused on residential mitigation.
• Advise clients on large-scale mitigation projects as an expert in FEMA HMA grant programs.
• Manage delivery of project tasks and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Description ICF's Disaster Management Division seeks a Senior Project Manager to support clients in implementing federally- and state-funded residential mitigation grant projects. This position is hybrid with on-site work in Los Angeles County, CA. The Senior Project Manager will focus on leading residential property mitigation projects to reduce the risk to homes and property from natural hazards including wildfires, wind, ice storms, and severe weather.

The ideal candidate will be a proven FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Project Manager with a track record of superior execution and growth and will be responsible for ensuring that programs are positioned to optimize disaster grant resource allocation, build strong solutions to impacted areas, and provide strong risk management. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join an expert team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and operation of various large, complex federally funded programs, focused on residential mitigation and community resilience, from start up through closeout.
• Serve as an expert in FEMA HMA grant programs and advise local government and private non-profit clients on large-scale mitigation projects.
• Manage delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones and resources, developing, maintaining, and managing project requirements, plans, timeline, issues, risks and challenges.
• Direct risk and vulnerability assessments and develop strategies to reduce risk, such as building code updates, retrofitting structures, and community-wide preparedness plans.
• Coordinate clients’ resilience priorities, secure grant funding, and successfully implement federally and state-funded programs in compliance with all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines.
• Oversee ongoing public education and outreach programs, including clearly explaining complex technical concepts to various audiences, including homeowners and community members.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination with local, state, and federal agency representatives, community-based organizations, industry, and non-profits to achieve common mitigation goals.
• Manage a team of professionals including engineers, grant managers, contractors, and emergency managers to implement mitigation projects.
• Monitor program performance status and establish necessary quality control tools to manage and measure program results.
• Serve as the key project interface with ICF leadership, delivering updates on milestones/challenges, and using data-driven reporting and analysis to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of experience and demonstrated success managing complex multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.
• 5+ years of FEMA HMA project experience including program start-up through implementation and closeout
• Willingness to work in and travel across California as necessary

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Master’s or higher-level degree in a related field.
• Experience securing federal grants of $50 million or greater.
• Familiarity with disaster planning, recovery, and mitigation, and using grants management systems.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software)

Compensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $140,000–$150,000 range.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. If an accommodation involving AI is needed, candidates should contact us in advance at [e-mail].

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $118,807.00 - $201,971.00

California Remote Office (CA99)