Safework · 18 hours ago
Public Assistance Manager - Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSafework specializes in providing all aspects of construction management and project management. The Public Assistance Manager is responsible for managing FEMA Public Assistance programs for state, local, tribal, and territorial clients following declared disasters, overseeing the full grant lifecycle while ensuring adherence to FEMA regulations.
ConstructionProject ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage FEMA Public Assistance programs in accordance with the Stafford Act, 2 CFR, 44 CFR, and FEMA PA policy guidance
Oversee PA activities including Damage Assessments, Project Formulation, Scoping, Cost Estimating, Obligation, and Closeout
Manage Categories of Work A–G, including Permanent and Emergency Work
Coordinate and oversee 406 Hazard Mitigation opportunities within PA projects
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, state agencies, FEMA staff, and partner consultants
Ensure compliance with EHP, Insurance, Procurement, Labor (Davis-Bacon), and Force Account requirements
Review and approve scopes of work, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for eligibility and compliance
Track project schedules, funding status, deliverables, and reporting requirements
Lead and mentor PA staff, consultants, and sub-consultants
Support applicant briefings, recovery meetings, and on-site field operations
Travel to disaster-impacted areas as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field
5+ years of FEMA Public Assistance experience
Demonstrated experience managing FEMA PA projects through obligation and closeout
Strong knowledge of 2 CFR, 44 CFR, FEMA PA policies, and disaster recovery procedures
Experience working directly with state, local, tribal, or territorial governments
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
FEMA training and certifications (e.g., G270, G318, G393, EEMI PA courses)
Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CCM, or CEM
Experience working for FEMA, a state emergency management agency, or a disaster recovery consulting firm
Familiarity with large-scale disasters and complex recovery programs
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Industry leading benefits
Competitive salaries
Company
Safework
Established in 1992, Safework is a full-service construction management firm that specializes in providing Construction Management, Project Management, Construction Inspection, Labor Compliance, Safety Management services to private and public clients in state and local governments and agencies throughout the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase