In-House Consultant- Funding Specialist

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is fully committed to improving society by considering social outcomes in everything we do. We plan, design, and implement inclusive infrastructure under our social outcome framework: accessibility, inclusion, empowerment, resilience, and well-being.

Mott MacDonald is looking for a funding specialist to help our clients identify, apply, and secure federal and state funding for major transportation projects and programs. The funding specialist will work closely with our Transportation Planning Practice, Rail and Transit Practice, Highway and Roadway Practice, and Advisory Practice across the country. The ideal candidate should have 20 + years of experience in funding strategy and application in the transportation sector.

You'll be responsible for and have experience with the following:

• Develop funding strategies and identify funding opportunities for public agencies, including LA Metro, Metrolink, OCTA, SBCTA, VTA, SFMTA, C-Trans, Sound Transit, and others.  
• Lead funding applications for a variety of federal and state transportation funding programs, including developing pre-position strategies to enhance the successful rate of funding application.
• Lead grant management efforts for public sector clients in the transportation sector.  
• Advise transit agency clients on grant management, policies, legislation, procurement, and compliance.
• Support transportation project proposals.
• Help to build, maintain, and grow existing and new client accounts.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Associate’s degree in business/planning/civil engineering/environmental science/social science and related field or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Previous transportation funding experience required (20+ years preferred)
• Passion and commitment to achieving better social outcomes in every project.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding programs, e.g. NewStarts, RAISE, SB1, TIRCP, etc.  
• Experience working with major transportation agencies, e.g. Caltrans, Metro, Metrolink, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative teamwork skills
• Experience in supporting proposal production and business development activities

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Salary Range:  $140 - $165 per hour

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence