Hawaii Project Manager

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Summary: Tidal Basin is looking for a qualified, dynamic, and results-driven candidate to serve as a Project Manager for a position in Honolulu, HI. The Project Manager's primary role is to stand up, execute project activities, and participate in developing and implementing strategies to obtain project goals. Specifically, the Project Manager will assist our clients in the implementation of their Hazard Mitigation (HM) Program as well as maintain the effectiveness, efficiency, and success of the other grant programs and business management operations. The Project Manager will manage project staff and oversee outside project vendors. Some travel may be required between islands. 
The Project Manager is responsible for managing many aspects of the project, including maintaining the operations of the units, meeting goals and objectives, complying with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and adhering to all contractual or prescribed stakeholder expectations or requirements. The Project Manager is responsible and works to ensure the operations meet or exceed industry standards. In addition, the Project Manager works with the team to develop and implement short-range and long-range project goals and milestones. 
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Advisory and consulting services to state agencies related to project launch and implementation.
• Provide project oversight and expert technical assistance on policies, principles, and standard operating procedures related to the Project. 
• Devise solutions-oriented strategies that facilitate project growth and success. 
• Develop management tools for project targeting and performance reporting. 
• Maintain knowledge of appropriate federal and state regulations and guidance. 
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and uphold data integrity policies. 
• Ensures project service and procedure issues are resolved. 
• Write formal reports that are clear, concise, and easily understood. 
• Present project/project ideas and coordinate with management and staff. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Assist and report overall and specific project activities to the client or authorized representative. 
• Monitor project performance status and establish necessary tools to control project results. 
• Identify project issues and obstacles and develop and implement efficient solutions. 
• Lead and review all project activities to prepare and present reports as required by the client. 
• Identify and promote any other function supporting the project’s objectives. 
• Support and facilitate any collaborative process with the assigned client's POC or its authorized representative. 
• Oversee the Project Management team and manage all necessary activities to obtain results on time and on budget, as required by the client or its authorized representative. 
• Participate in, coordinate, and facilitate all necessary high-profile, project-wide public presentations and meetings, sub-recipient meetings, and government or non-government stakeholders’ meetings. 
• Coordinate, support, and analyze performance measurement of subrecipients and report results in coordination with the client or representative. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrated Project Management expertise. 

• Ability to manage project budgets and create meaningful projections for strategic decision-making. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify critical steps to complete requested client outcomes. 
• Excellent client relations and understanding of local, state, and federal government structure. 
• Experience managing a team of professionals, including outside vendors.
• Must have procurement experience.
• Ability to assist with legislative tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in emergency management programs and/or other federally funded projects a plus.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Desired Education and Experience: 

• Experience working with federal grant reporting systems a plus. 
• Experience working with other federally funded temporary housing projects a plus.

Hourly Pay Rate
$52-56/hr.
Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.