Researching funding opportunities and identifying potential sources of funding, such as government grants, private foundations, and corporate giving programs. Writing grant proposals and evaluating grant opportunities and assessing the appropriateness of potential grants based on the organization's mission, objectives, and ability to execute the proposed project effectively. Managing grant budgets and expenditures and monitoring expenses, balancing budgets, and ensuring that grant funds are utilized in line with the grant agreement and budgetary directives. Monitoring grant compliance and ensuring that the organization adheres to all stipulations outlined in the grant agreement, encompassing reporting deadlines, financial documentation, and programmatic milestones. Reporting on grant outcomes, gathering, and assessing data to evaluate the impact of grant-supported initiatives, then preparing comprehensive reports for funders and stakeholders. Creating detailed financial plans outlining the allocation of grant funds for various project costs, such as personnel, equipment, and supplies.

Able to solve complex problems within a complex project setting and administrative processes. Able to apply fundamental mechanical engineering concepts. Able to encourage and enable people to work together as a team to accomplish the project. Able to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedules, strategies, and organizational structure to stakeholders. Able to keep project moving toward successful completion in face of aggressive schedules and discouraging developments. Able to identify, analyze and respond to risk factors throughout the life of a project and in the best interests of its objectives. Able to organize and efficiently work processes while being creative, flexible, and innovative. Great interpersonal and communication skills. Able to meet deadlines and see projects through to conclusion. Oversee planning, coordination and implementation of project symposia, events, and conferences. Oversee collection of data for analysis and storage. Compile and execute the writing and publishing of journal articles on the outcome of work. Oversee the procurement processes of procuring materials, consumables, and equipment, which relate to the project’s technical implementation. Apply fundamental engineering concepts by contributing to various design and optimization processes.

Creation and processing of Administrative and Financial Records for all Bush Control and Biomass Utilization projects and related activities. Managed project submittals, RFIs and project meeting minutes. Monitored contractors’ activities and progress. Prepared price change orders, project reports and documentation. Represented company and project in meetings with clients and subcontractors. Interacted with subcontractors to obtain correct documentation and drawings for owners and maintenance manuals. Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating stakeholders and outside suppliers. Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring. Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals. Maintained open communications by presenting regular updates on project status to customers. Built successful projects plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules. Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts. Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays