Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting

Disaster Recovery Project Manager providing guidance to local governments through disaster recovery efforts. Actively managing projects and multi-disciplinary teams in complex recovery environments.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disaster recovery management, particularly within the FEMA Public Assistance Program, while effectively leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality project deliverables. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders and developing policy recommendations.

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FEMA Public Assistance Program ExpertiseDisaster Recovery Project ManagementMulti-Disciplinary Team LeadershipWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Disaster Recovery ManagementProject ManagementGrant ManagementPolicy AnalysisCost RecoveryInfrastructure RedevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentHousing ServicesSocial ServicesMethodology Development

Soft Skills

TeamworkIntegrityInnovationExcellenceStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeDatabasesTechnology Platforms

Industry Keywords

Local Government SupportNatural Disaster RecoveryFederal Disaster Grant ProgramsCategories C-GPost-Catastrophic Disaster

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strong disaster recovery expert, with demonstrated experience supporting local governments through long-term recoveries from natural disasters, with the ability to also act as a hands-on project manager overseeing a dynamic and complex disaster recovery.
Leverage understanding of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program - Permanent Work (Categories C-G), and how they can be strategically pursued and layered to address complex issues and needs in a post-catastrophic disaster environment.
Serve as a FEMA PA Program subject matter expert and be able to answer policy related questions within a reasonable, but necessary timeframe.
Oversee a multi-disciplinary team supporting all aspects of a recovery (e.g., cost recovery, infrastructure redevelopment, economic development, housing, social services, etc.), delegating tasks, assessing staffing needs and developing methodologies to meet unmet needs and maximize funding.
Maintain strong project management best practices, ensuring the client has visibility on all efforts; deliverables are of the utmost quality; and uphold Hagertys core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence within all efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior support for local governments impacted by natural disasters through multiple federal disaster grant programs from the early onset of a disaster through grant obligation and closeout.
A minimum of four years (4) of experience in the FEMA PA Program, including, Permanent Work (Categories C-G).
Demonstrated experience managing complex and dynamic projects.
High competency in written communication, including the ability to create nuanced/policy complex recommendation documents.
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to present verbally to high level stakeholders.
Previous experience managing workload for large multi-disciplinary teams with varying levels of experience (i.e., junior level associates through senior subject matter experts).
Strong proficiency with MS Office products, databases, and other software / technology platforms.
A bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Sick leave