HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

Job Category:
HORNE seeks experienced professionals to work within the Government Services practice group supporting post-disaster recovery efforts. Successful applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction management, public administration, government services, policy, compliance, or related field. Associate will work closely with senior staff and subject matter experts to develop applicable program documents and reports and participate in client meetings.
Key Functions,
• Collaborate in the definition of project scopes and objectives.
• Collaborate in the preparation of project plans, including workflows, detailed schedules, procedures, and any other tools necessary in the development and implementation of day-to-day project tasks.
• Collaborate on the preparation of project budgets based on scopes of work and resources required.
• Assist in the tracking of project schedules and costs to meet established budgets.
• Assist in the management of contracts and agreements.
• Prepare initial draft of program-related documentation
• Perform research and analysis pertinent project/program development
• Anticipate and adjust project plans for the efficient execution of project tasks.
• Provide recommendations to senior staff to develop clear, straightforward plans that lead the project teams in the completion of project tasks.
• Coordinate the flow of information from the subrecipient, to the team and/or to the client regarding the project.
• Coordinate with support areas in the benefit of project execution.
• Lead and ensure that project reporting tasks are completed and properly updated. Prepare comprehensive project status reports, as needed.
• Manage and file program documentation. Maintain program documentation as per the required document management guidelines.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Analyze program metrics and adjust program procedures accordingly to ensure timely completion of program tasks within the defined timeframes. Identify and evaluate potential risks to the project(s).
• Provide recommendations to senior staff to measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Aid in the preparation and conducting program presentations and materials for the benefit of the client and the program stakeholders, this position will involve advanced use of Word and PowerPoint and will require strong written communication skills.
• Spell out, implement, and enforce rules and standards of the regulatory agencies to the working team.
• Interact with clients and/or program beneficiaries as necessary for project/program implementation.
• Ensure that the procedures, rules, regulations, and promulgated laws governing project management are well adhered to.
• Update information on the project management development, tools, regulations, and client requests.
• Manage tasks to achieve the purpose of the work in a changing circumstance and fixed circumstance, and in a responsive circumstance using leadership and management expertise.
• Suggest strategies of achieving the project goals to the senior manager, director, and client.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Assist with developing tools, procedures, and mechanisms to ensure meeting program specified goals and performance measures.
• Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
• Collaboration
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Previous experience in housinginfrastructure, community development, mitigation, natural disaster recovery or similar projects, preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal mitigation and/or disaster recovery programs and policies (CDBG, CDBG-DR, Cross-Cutting Federal Requirements etc.) and changing requirements, preferred.
• Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in timely manner
Travel required
10% to 25%
Required education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Three (3) years of experience in design, construction or construction management
• Involvement in strategic and competitive project development.
• Fully Bilingual: Spanish and English, advanced proficiency level.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred education and experience
• License and/or certification valid in Puerto Rico, is preferred.
• Knowledge in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, is preferred
• Knowledge in Visio & Smartsheet, is preferred.

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.


• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.


• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”


• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.


• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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