Senior Consultant - Grants Development and Management

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Consultant to join the Grants Strategy and Development Team in our Florida offices. The following locations will be considered: Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, and open to other offices within the state. WSP’s Grants Strategy and Development Team supports clients in planning, securing, and managing grant funding from federal, state, and local sources, offering the technical and strategic experience to navigate every stage of the grant lifecycle, from strategy to close-out. The Senior Consultant role is a senior position within the Economics, Finance and Grants team, providing great opportunities for professional growth. You will work directly with public and private organizations across the country to lead infrastructure‑related engagements and provide expert grant management services to support investment, funding, and delivery decisions. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future‑focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Come join us and help shape the future!

Responsibilities

• Lead post-award grant management and compliance strategies for public infrastructure projects, on behalf of clients, and in collaboration with the Advisory team and other WSP practice groups
• Contribute to various business development efforts with a particular emphasis on building the Grant Strategy and Development Team’s portfolio of post-award grant management support contracts – from opportunity identification, proposal development, interview and negotiations
• Leverage professional network across industry to support business development opportunities, marketing, proposals, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities
• Contribute to client engagement and foster client relationships
• Demonstrate knowledge of Federal regulations and grant requirements, ensure all grant activities are compliant with Federal guidelines including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards)
• Manage and oversee the development of complex post-award grant deliverables such as preparing milestone/progress and financial reports, obligating grant funds and managing grant agreements, conducting subrecipient oversight, and grant closeout
• Take initiative and work collaboratively with other team members to deliver high-quality deliverables and client services
• Serve as task lead / key staff for grant assistance contracts; manage scope, schedule, and budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Urban or Transportation Planning, or related discipline
• 5-7 years of relevant experience performing complex grant functions, including grant writing for federal discretionary programs, executing grant agreements, post-award grant administration, and grant accounting functions such as reconciliations, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting
• Previous experience supporting business development efforts, shaping pursuit strategy, and securing new advisory engagements with public