Safework · 15 hours ago
Public Assistance Closeout Specialist - Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSafework specializes in providing all aspects of construction management and project management. They are seeking a Public Assistance Closeout Specialist responsible for managing and supporting the closeout phase of FEMA Public Assistance grants, ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations and documentation standards.
ConstructionProject ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage FEMA PA project closeout activities in accordance with the Stafford Act, 44 CFR, and FEMA PA policy guidance
Review completed projects to ensure scopes of work were fulfilled and costs are eligible, reasonable, and properly documented
Verify compliance with EHP, insurance, procurement, labor (Davis-Bacon), force account, and cost documentation requirements
Reconcile obligated, expended, and claimed costs and support final payment requests
Coordinate resolution of outstanding compliance issues, deobligations, or scope changes prior to closeout
Support audits, monitoring reviews, and appeals related to PA projects
Prepare and review closeout packages, summaries, and supporting documentation
Track project completion deadlines and closeout milestones
Communicate directly with applicants, state agencies, and FEMA staff to facilitate timely closeout
Provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants on closeout requirements and documentation standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field
3+ years of FEMA Public Assistance experience, with a focus on closeout, compliance, or grants management
Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR, 44 CFR, FEMA PA policies, and closeout procedures
Experience reviewing cost documentation, force account records, and procurement files
Familiarity with FEMA PA systems (e.g., Grants Portal / FEMA systems)
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation review skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
5+ years of FEMA PA experience with direct closeout responsibility
FEMA training and certifications (e.g., EEMI PA Closeout, G270, G318)
Experience supporting OIG audits, Single Audits, or state monitoring reviews
Professional certifications such as CEM, PMP, CPA, or CGFM
Experience working for FEMA, a state emergency management agency, or a disaster recovery consulting firm
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
Safework
Established in 1992, Safework is a full-service construction management firm that specializes in providing Construction Management, Project Management, Construction Inspection, Labor Compliance, Safety Management services to private and public clients in state and local governments and agencies throughout the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase