Disaster Recovery Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Austin, United States Volkert Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for experienced

Sr. Project Managers and Project Managers

for our

Disaster Recovery group

located in the

Southwest Region (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas).

This position will support our state and local disaster response and recovery team with its FEMA disaster recovery efforts, working hand-in-hand with state/local government and private non-profit representatives to guide them through the Public Assistance process.

What you’ll be doing: Provide efficient and effective management and administration of the overall project to ensure timely deployment of trained and qualified professionals, high quality services, and exceptional customer service, while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Travel may be required or deployed to anywhere in the Southwest region Duration: 1 year

What you need to have: Bachelor’s degree 5 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Programs (Mid Level) 10 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Programs (Sr. Level) OR Bachelor’s degree 10 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Programs (Mid Level) 15 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Programs (Sr. Level) And Experience utilizing Xactimate. Thorough knowledge of FEMA PA eligibility, law, regulations, and policies Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply

Volkert Perks: Competitive compensation Flexibility and a positive work/life balance Challenging and innovative projects Employee referral program Professional development Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Medical, Dental, & Vision Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability Wellness incentives Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.



For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference

.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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