Public Assistance (PA) Project Delivery Manager

About the role

A Public Assistance (PA) Project Delivery Manager assists local, state, tribal, and/or territorial clients with FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation following a presidentially declared federal disaster. Responsibilities include guiding clients through the FEMA PA and related recovery programs, interpreting and applying relevant regulations, leading project teams, and providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Guide assigned clients through navigating FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and related recovery programs from declaration to funding approval.
• Interpret and apply 44 CFR, Stafford Act, FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) and other applicable rules and regulations to evaluate project documentation and develop project worksheets (PWs) to support eligibility, scope accuracy, and cost reasonableness.
• Utilize FEMA Grants Portal to track progress, flag risks, and ensure data integrity.
• Lead project team in client assistance and support, including project identification, development, extension requests, for additional information, and appeals, as applicable.
• Maintain project activities against prescribed deadlines.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers as needed to verify quantities, develop cost estimates, and reconcile discrepancies between site inspections and documentation.
• Draft and deliver program-specific operational guidance to sub-recipients.
• Deliver customer service through day-to-day interactions with FEMA, state emergency management officers, and sub-recipients.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Experience delivering PA Assistance on at two or more previous disasters.
• Experience and practical knowledge of FEMA Categories and project worksheet development.
• Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Under minimal direction, performs comprehensive duties that require extensive and diversified experience and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Resolves problems using advanced techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge and experience in established process procedures utilizing enterprise content management system.
• Able to extract reports and perform queries from enterprise content management system.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: BA/BS degree from an accredited university and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience delivering PA Assistance on at two or more previous disasters, experience and practical knowledge of FEMA Categories and project worksheet development.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 to $124,800 per year, depending on individual qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is also committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and requires all newly hired employees to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.