[Remote] Project Consultant, Grant & Program Management

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Momentum is an award-winning clean-tech consultancy responsible for developing over $10 billion in funded projects. The Project Consultant plays a central role in managing discrete scopes of work, producing high-quality deliverables, and maintaining client communication to ensure project success. Responsibilities 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 Skills Strong consulting and project management capabilities with the ability to balance multiple priorities Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience producing high-quality client deliverables Strong interpersonal communication skills, including facilitation and client relationship management Ability to think strategically and connect project-level insights to broader client and market contexts Proactive, organized, and self-directed with the ability to independently manage complex assignments Collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across teams and departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM or collaboration platforms (e.g., HubSpot) Ability to mentor others and support a positive, inclusive team culture 4–6 years of relevant experience in consulting, project management, or public-sector program delivery Demonstrated ability to independently manage scopes of work and maintain effective client relationships Proven success in producing and delivering high-quality written deliverables for external clients Experience with public funding and grant writing Benefits 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. Company Overview Momentum partners with visionaries, innovators and forward-looking organizations working to turn great ideas into transformational products that drive economic prosperity and enable thriving, vibrant and healthy communities. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https//www.buildmomentum.io.

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