The Managing Director is responsible for managing programs / projects in the recovery of communities affected by hurricanes, wildfires and other recent disasters. The Managing Director may be responsible for managing teams or functional groups within a larger program. Projects may include municipal public works such as buildings, drainage, water/wastewater, roads/bridges; housing programs such as shelter in place, temporary housing, single family rehabilitation/reconstruction/elevation; and economic recovery programs. Funding sources could include FEMA Public Assistance (PA), FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) or HUD CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The position will be located in Baton Rouge, LA and may include opportunities for remote work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing Director responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Collaborate with executive leadership and clients to write, refine and implement strategic plans
Lead business development efforts including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships and developing proposals
Manage both large and small scale teams to deliver project results through facilitation of cross departmental collaboration
Establish overall program/project management standards by which projects are delivered and measured including routine status reports, quality control, risk analysis and mitigation planning, etc.
Provide leadership and direction to senior staff to ensure development and management of a professional organization
Oversee financial status of a business line including monitoring P&L, staff utilization and financial controls

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business, Accounting, Economics or Finance.
Advanced degree preferred such as Master’s Business Administration or Master’s Public Administration
Minimum of ten years of professional consultant experience in finance, accounting, insurance, disaster recovery, or similar fields required.
Experience with financial management including responsibilities for revenue generation, profit/loss statements, etc. preferred.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
Ability to react promptly and efficiently to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a variety of sources including team members, subcontractors, and other departments.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Capability and willingness to learn, understand, and apply new technologies and software applications.
Ability to manage time and resources efficiently.
Ability to identify and solve problems independently.
Excellent typing skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

This position is a Section 3 covered position under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Section 3 residents are encouraged to apply. The purpose of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 is to ensure that preference for employment opportunities generated from the expenditure of HUD funds is directed to local low and very low-income persons, particularly those who receive federal housing assistance. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected may not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

HGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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