Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager (CAES Program Development) Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning Department Engn - Ctr Adv Energy Systems Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager (CAES Program Development) for the Center for Advanced Energy Systems (CAES) within the School of Engineering. CAES currently operates as the Field Managers for the Department of Energy Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Program. The Field Manager works directly with the ITAC Program Manager at DOE while focusing on program quality assurance. As the Field Manager, CAES supervises all the institute of higher education (IHE) centers in the program and serves as a liaison between the ITACs and DOE. The program provides no-cost energy assessments to small and medium sized manufacturing plants in the US and has been operating for over 30 years.

The Research Project Manager (CAES Program Development) is an integral member of CAES. The Research Project Manager (CAES Program Development) reports to the Center Director and plays a critical role to the internal functions of the office but is also outward facing through direct contact with ITAC Directors and Faculty. The Research Project Manager (CAES Program Development) manages a variety of projects, programs, and supports CAES initiatives.. Completes work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Performs professional work that requires specialized to general knowledge of mechanical engineering, Energy Systems Engineering. Information Technology.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Develops and shares contributions with the other IAC universities to collaborate with them to build valuable contributions that are used to improve the program. Integrating DOE priorities on practices and technologies into IAC operations, including decarbonization, resiliency planning, smart manufacturing, product line diversification, cybersecurity, energy management, and commercial building and wastewater treatment assessments. Collaborates with third-party organizations with relevant subject expertise such as the national laboratories, Manufacturing USA Institutes (e.g., CYMANII for cybersecurity, CESMII for smart manufacturing), and state, regional, and Federal partners (e.g., NIST MEP). Coordinates CAES IAC research to support new program features and publications. Partners with the DOE program team to maximize the reach and success of the Implementation grants program. Provide training on both technical issues and programmatic priorities. Will remain current on best practices in industrial energy efficiency and promote these amongst the centers. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 79387.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 100485.00 Annual Maximum Salary 121582.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP