Project Manager, Federal Grant Administrator

Sand Cherry

Project Manager responsible for executing grant applications and compliance processes. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing grants from Department of Energy at Sand Cherry Associates.

Posted 5/15/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $85 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, prepare and submit grant applications to federal, state and local agencies
Manage existing grants from the Department of Energy (DOE)
Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of the grants
Accurately record all grant-related activities, including application submission, approvals, expenditures, and reports
Audit grant budgets to ensure funds are allocated according to grant guideline
Produce regular communications and status updates as required by various audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 – 5 years of experience writing federal grant applications and administration, specifically from the Department of Energy (DOE) is required
Strong knowledge of federal grant application regulations, policies, and best practices
Strong knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques
Prior experience building strong relationships with academic institutions on grant proposals
Excellent organizational and time management skills to deliver competing priorities in a timely manner
Excellent written and oral communication skills to be able to generate presentations and status updates on a range of topics. Ability to flex in communications style and output depending on audience / associated requirements
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Prior use of project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) required
Experience with environmental projects is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do.
At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries.
We recognize our employees for their contributions.
Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry.
Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization.
We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce.
Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace.
Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients.
Professional career growth is one of our main priorities as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writinggrant administrationbudget auditingproject management methodologyprogram management techniquesfederal grant regulationscompliance management

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementwritten communicationoral communicationrelationship buildingpresentation skills