Posted July 28, 2026
Grants & Community Engagement Specialist
BCA Architects & Engineers
Syracuse, NY, US
Full Time
55000USD - 95000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Grants & Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in driving the Civil group's growth by securing competitive funding and coordinating the pursuit process end-to-end. This role is funding-led with community engagement and pursuit logistics to convert awards into projects.
Department: Civil Engineering | Reports to: Principal/Civil Engineer | FLSA: Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Own Civil's funding calendar - identify programs, qualify fit, track deadlines, coordinate readiness.
- Lead grant narrative and compliance assembly; run post-award/denial debriefs and share learnings.
- Maintain a live opportunity pipeline; brief Civil leadership regularly and monitor federal, state, and local funding sources.
- Partner with the Funding Technical Advisor to keep all funding info accurate and on time.
- Assist and support Associates and Principals with grant applications as needed.
- Run Go/No-Go prep: funding fit, client context, schedule, and risk for Civil leadership decisions.
- In coordination with the Marketing department, prepare and submit proposals aligned to project objectives and client needs.
- Gather forms, certifications, and licensure lists; shepherd inputs from principals and enforce deadlines.
- Plan and execute municipal outreach; log interactions and next steps.
- Build new business leads and maintain relationships with existing municipal clients.
- Foster positive relationships with community members, local officials, and organizations to support inclusive, informed planning.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, communications, business administration, or a related field required.
- 3+ years in municipal grants, community/economic development, or infrastructure funding, with a track record of awarded projects preferred.
- A/E/C or municipal planning background preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn federal, state, and local funding programs relevant to civil/infrastructure work; training provided.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail; grant compliance knowledge can be developed on the job.
- Ability to build relationships with municipal officials, community members, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
PAY RANGE: $55,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
