Momentum (BuildMomentum.io)

Strategy

• Own project strategy and execution. Lead the development and implementation of project plans that align client objectives with Momentum’s technical, policy, and market expertise.
• Serve as the project authority. Act as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects, overseeing scope, budget, and schedule with full decision-making authority unless a Director is directly leading the engagement.
• Delegate and manage resources. Determine how project budgets and responsibilities are allocated across Momentum’s internal and external teams, including Client Managers, Project Operations members, and contractors.
• Ensure quality and delivery standards. Maintain complete oversight of project quality, deliverables, and client satisfaction. Project Leads are responsible for the success of every output associated with their projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams. Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to team members, ensuring alignment, workload balance, and effective coordination across functions.
• Generate and maintain work. Meet utilization targets through a combination of selling capabilities internally to Directors and deepening relationships with existing clients to secure new scopes of work.
• Anticipate and solve problems. Identify delivery challenges early and implement solutions that preserve project quality, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Mentor through execution. Develop team capabilities through collaborative work, modeling high standards and strong project discipline within each engagement.
• Contribute to company growth. Identify emerging client needs and capability gaps that could strengthen Momentum’s offerings and inform future hiring or service expansion.
• Build client trust and presence. Serve as the face of Momentum for assigned projects, fostering relationships grounded in credibility and results that make clients view the Project Lead as their trusted partner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally. Work closely with Directors, Client Managers, and the Project Operations, and Business Operations teams to align project execution with organizational strategy and performance standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Project Lead – Federal Energy and Transportation Strategy

Consultant

• Lead multiple or complex project scopes, ensuring delivery excellence, accuracy, and timeliness across all assigned projects.
• Serve as a primary client contact, managing expectations, fostering relationships, and ensuring satisfaction and alignment.
• Provide direction and oversight for Project Analysts, Associate Project Consultants, and Project Consultants to ensure consistency and quality in project execution.
• Develop and deliver sophisticated written deliverables, such as proposals, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee planning and execution of project meetings, workshops, and presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate and address client needs proactively, serving as a problem-solver and thought partner.
• Support the design and development of scopes, budgets, and proposals for new or expanding engagements.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Leadership Team and Business Operations to ensure alignment of project budgets, staffing, and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and quality standards.
• Contribute to internal learning and development initiatives to strengthen Momentum’s delivery capacity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Senior Project Consultant, Technical Analysis, Grant Development

Program Manager

• Serve as the primary owner of assigned project elements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives.
• Develop client-ready reports, memos, and presentations that synthesize research, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear documentation, decision tracking, and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain consistent and professional client communication, anticipating needs and resolving project challenges.
• Support the design, management, and delivery of complex project scopes, collaborating with Project Leads and senior team members.
• Contribute to the development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for new or follow-on engagements.
• Mentor and provide feedback to Project Analysts and Associate Project Consultants to enhance project performance and team learning.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Project Leadership, Business Operations, and Market Strategy to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Project Operations tools and systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Project Lead – Federal Energy and Transportation Strategy

Senior Project Consultant, Technical Analysis, Grant Development

Project Consultant, Grant & Program Management