Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Description
Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Funding Specialist to join our team in Raleigh. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
In this role, you will be responsible for guiding the tracking, pursuit, and administration of funding programs that support Bolton & Menk services, primarily servicing North Carolina clients in the areas of water, wastewater, water resources, and disaster and resiliency funding. Some work may focus in Bolton & Menk's South Carolina market as well. Primary tasks may include: coordinating with staff from various divisions to review and prioritize funding programs that support the provided services; maintaining a tracking and communication plan for funding programs; collaborating with client service managers, practice area leaders, and clients to facilitate the identification and delivery of funding for Bolton & Menk projects; and guiding and supporting application and administration efforts.
We are looking for an organized and self‑motivated individual who is eager to tackle efforts through a strategic lens, has strong problem‑solving skills, enjoys collaborating with others, and preferably has prior public sector and/or federal/state funding program experience.
What You Will Be Doing:
Prepares funding program applications
Collaborates with project managers, agency contacts and clients on funding programs
Conducts research on new and emerging funding programs, as needed
Communicates funding program information to project managers and clients.
Completes or guides funding program administration in the following areas:
Start‑up and close‑out checklists
Prevailing Wage compliance
Disbursement requests
Compliance reporting
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Communications, Finance or similar field from an accredited college or university
3 years of progressive experience
Experience public sector loan and/or grant program administration preferred
Proficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills
Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
401(k) Match Program
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short term and Long‑term disability
Dependent care reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Vision insurance
WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/
OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.
Education Bachelor of Science (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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In this role, you will be responsible for guiding the tracking, pursuit, and administration of funding programs that support Bolton & Menk services, primarily servicing North Carolina clients in the areas of water, wastewater, water resources, and disaster and resiliency funding. Some work may focus in Bolton & Menk's South Carolina market as well. Primary tasks may include: coordinating with staff from various divisions to review and prioritize funding programs that support the provided services; maintaining a tracking and communication plan for funding programs; collaborating with client service managers, practice area leaders, and clients to facilitate the identification and delivery of funding for Bolton & Menk projects; and guiding and supporting application and administration efforts.
We are looking for an organized and self‑motivated individual who is eager to tackle efforts through a strategic lens, has strong problem‑solving skills, enjoys collaborating with others, and preferably has prior public sector and/or federal/state funding program experience.
What You Will Be Doing:
Prepares funding program applications
Collaborates with project managers, agency contacts and clients on funding programs
Conducts research on new and emerging funding programs, as needed
Communicates funding program information to project managers and clients.
Completes or guides funding program administration in the following areas:
Start‑up and close‑out checklists
Prevailing Wage compliance
Disbursement requests
Compliance reporting
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Communications, Finance or similar field from an accredited college or university
3 years of progressive experience
Experience public sector loan and/or grant program administration preferred
Proficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills
Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
401(k) Match Program
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Short term and Long‑term disability
Dependent care reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Vision insurance
WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/
OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.
Education Bachelor of Science (preferred)
Bachelor of Arts (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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