Senior Project Consultant, Technical Analysis, Grant Development

Momentum (BuildMomentum.io)

Senior Project Consultant managing complex project scopes at Momentum, a clean-tech consultancy. Leading client relationships, delivering excellence, and mentoring junior staff.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of relevant experience in consulting, project management, or public-sector program execution.
Proven success in writing and translating complex scientific concepts, like emissions data and engineering schematics, into clear, compelling narratives and professional documents.
Demonstrated success leading complex projects and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Experience mentoring or guiding team members preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary.
Annual target bonuses.
100% employer paid health premium options available for all full-time staff.
Simple IRA with matching contributions.
Paid-time-off (PTO) of 120 hours/year.
Paid sick leave of 56 hours per year.
12 company holidays.
Employer paid life insurance policy.
$50 Cell phone stipend.
$2,000 annual professional development stipend.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementwritingdata analysisbudgetingproposal developmentprocess improvementstrategic recommendationsclient relationship managementproject executionmentoring

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsproactive approachteam efficiencyclient satisfactionadaptability