Disaster Recovery Manager
- Full-Time
- Houston, TX
- AECOM
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Disaster Recovery Manager to be based in Houston, Texas or Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Responsibilities
The Disaster Recovery Manager will support the implementation of Disaster Recovery Projects. Duties will include managing functional areas of an organization and distribution of resources within the project. The Disaster Recovery Manager should maintain a complete understanding of all applicable federal policies and requirements and have a track record of positive client interactions.
In a Deputy role, the Disaster Recovery Manager will be responsible for the following:
+ Support the management of major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.
+ Support oversight of the implementation and operations of the project, which may include oversight and distribution of resources within the specific functional area.
+ Help develop strategies, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute disaster recovery projects.
+ Continuously interact with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
+ Understand the financial performance of the project.
+ Utilize time management skills to create high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
+ Exercise discretion and independent judgment in regards to operational decisions.
+ Coordinate program policy updates with client and project staff.
+ Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks.
+ Track and project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide reporting.
+ Provide support and direction to project team.
+ Oversee and coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained within the specific functional area
+ Provide training and technical support to project staff.
+ Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing or Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) experience at the federal, state, or local level and/or private sector.
Preferred Qualifications
+ 10+ years of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing or Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) experience at the federal, state, or local level and/or private sector. A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance.
+ 5+ years managing programs or projects or functional area coordination.
+ Ability to develop Program schedules and budgets and understand and monitor financial health of the Program.
+ Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders of the organization to share information, make decisions, and/or implement effective solutions to problems or complaints.
+ Ability to analyze, understand, and apply complex and/or technical materials such as directives, regulations, policies, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.
+ Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
Additional Information:
+ This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
+ Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
+ The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Registration Screening (MVR).
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Responsibilities
The Disaster Recovery Manager will support the implementation of Disaster Recovery Projects. Duties will include managing functional areas of an organization and distribution of resources within the project. The Disaster Recovery Manager should maintain a complete understanding of all applicable federal policies and requirements and have a track record of positive client interactions.
In a Deputy role, the Disaster Recovery Manager will be responsible for the following:
+ Support the management of major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.
+ Support oversight of the implementation and operations of the project, which may include oversight and distribution of resources within the specific functional area.
+ Help develop strategies, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute disaster recovery projects.
+ Continuously interact with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
+ Understand the financial performance of the project.
+ Utilize time management skills to create high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
+ Exercise discretion and independent judgment in regards to operational decisions.
+ Coordinate program policy updates with client and project staff.
+ Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks.
+ Track and project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide reporting.
+ Provide support and direction to project team.
+ Oversee and coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained within the specific functional area
+ Provide training and technical support to project staff.
+ Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing or Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) experience at the federal, state, or local level and/or private sector.
Preferred Qualifications
+ 10+ years of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing or Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) experience at the federal, state, or local level and/or private sector. A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance.
+ 5+ years managing programs or projects or functional area coordination.
+ Ability to develop Program schedules and budgets and understand and monitor financial health of the Program.
+ Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders of the organization to share information, make decisions, and/or implement effective solutions to problems or complaints.
+ Ability to analyze, understand, and apply complex and/or technical materials such as directives, regulations, policies, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.
+ Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
Additional Information:
+ This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
+ Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
+ The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Registration Screening (MVR).
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.