Project Consultant, Grant & Program Management at Momentum (BuildMomentum.io)

About the Organization

Momentum is an award-winning clean-tech consultancy responsible for developing more than $10 billion in funded projects. Based in the heart of beautiful downtown Sacramento, Momentum has a global reach, delivering strategic planning, fund development, project management, and commercialization services for cleantech companies.

Our Vision

We envision a world where clean energy, water, and transportation are abundant, affordable, and available to all.

Job Summary

The Project Consultant plays a central role within the Project Operations Team, independently managing discrete scopes of work and contributing directly to the success of client projects. Project Consultants are responsible for producing high-quality deliverables, maintaining client communication, and ensuring efficient execution of project objectives. This position combines consulting, writing, and project management expertise to deliver strategic, data-informed, and actionable outcomes. Project Consultants balance independent ownership with collaboration, serving as key contributors to Momentum’s mission-driven consulting services.

Duties and 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.

Billable Expectation

This client-facing position has an 80% utilization rate (1,664 billable hours annually for full-time workers).

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. This role may mentor Project Analysts and Associate Project Consultants.

Reporting Relationship

The Project Consultant reports to Director, Project Operations.

Location

This position is remote-eligible. However, due to federal contract requirements or the geographic scope of current projects, the employee may be required to be based in California. The role may require occasional travel to Sacramento and various project sites throughout California and the U.S. Training and onboarding are carried out in person at our Sacramento office.

Application Period

June 15, 2026 – June 29, 2026

Requirements

Desired Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Desired Education and Experience

• 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 is preferred.

Benefits

Momentum offers a competitive package of benefits that includes:

• 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.

Salary Range

$88,000 - $98,500 + Bonus. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity. We strive to maintain a fair and competitive compensation structure. While we aim to make our initial offers as strong as possible, we also seek to ensure consistency and equity across our team.

Our Core Values

• Equity First: We strive to embed social justice, belonging, and inclusion in every aspect of our work.
• Expect Candor: We believe transparent, authentic communication produces meaningful results.
• Excellence Through Collaboration: We set high standards and together we exceed them. We strive to create a space where everyone can do the best work of their lives.
• Empowered Problem Solving: The challenges of our time will be solved through ground-breaking innovation. We mobilize teams to craft future-shaping solutions for the planet.
• Empathy-Driven Service: We step into the shoes of our clients and teammates to fully understand their unique challenges, hopes, dreams, and goals.

This is the job for you, if you want; a fast-paced, fun work environment with dedicated, hard-working co-workers; a challenging and interesting job, working with clients who are involved in valuable and important projects; a work environment where we take our corporate values and culture seriously; and above all, a job that helps make the world a better place.

If you share our enthusiasm, commitment, and passion for growing great ideas, we enthusiastically invite you to apply for an open position with our expanding team. Momentum offers a competitive salary package and benefits. We also offer significant opportunities for professional growth and quick advancement in a flexible and human-centered workplace.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Momentum does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

More About Momentum

Momentum designs and develops innovation campaigns for forward-thinking organizations working to deploy transformative energy, transportation, and manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2005, the company has grown to be among the most sought-after technology and commercialization partners in North America.

Momentum’s growing team consists of scientists and engineers, finance and fund development professionals, innovation and commercialization experts, and project managers and deployment specialists. Together, we are committed to clarity of thought, data-driven analysis, and excellence in presentation. We conduct rigorous research, thoughtful analysis, and strategic engagement to dramatically increase the ability of our clients to access and manage public and private investment, demonstrate and commercialize advanced technologies, and attract new customers and strategic partners.

Our process generates results: together with more than 1,000 clients and partners, we’ve designed and developed more than $6 billion in technology deployments—globally significant innovations in partnership with dozens of Fortune 1000 companies like Amazon, Volvo, General Motors, Schneider Electric, Waste Management and Cummins Engine, as well as demonstration partners at hundreds of campuses, air- and sea-ports, public- and investor-owned utilities, and manufacturing and distribution facilities. And along the way, we’ve assisted hundreds of early-stage and pre-commercial cleantech startups in plotting a course to successful funding and commercialization.

In 2021, Momentum was acknowledged by Sacramento Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Sacramento.