Posting TitleTechnical Project Manager - Materials, Chemical & Computational Sciences (MCCS) Directorate

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The Materials, Chemical, and Computational Sciences (MCCS) directorate is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Research Operations (ResOps) team. In your role managing complex equipment procurements, fabrications, modifications and installations for MCCS, you'll play a crucial role in supporting groundbreaking research across diverse fields such as battery development, photovoltaics, perovskites, fuel cells, nanotechnology, and renewable energy. This role is essential for ensuring safety and compliance requirements are met, budget and schedule are maintained, and research staff have the tools they need to conduct cutting edge research.

Technical Project Management:Work with project stakeholders to plan, design, fabricate, install and commission equipment for renewable energy research. Collaborate with Environment, Safety & Health to understand safety requirements and ensure they are appropriately implemented into the complete project lifecycle. Ensure appropriate readiness activities are planned and conducted as part of commissioning and handoff to researchDesign Coordinator:In the new Work Planning and Control (WPC) system, ensure that all applicable processes are followed for assigned projects.  This will include project initiation, approvals, design submission and review, worker authorizations and project closeout tasksEnsure changes in assigned projects are managed through the appropriate Management of Change process.Other dutiesCreate, assign tasks, track and close projects in the applicable Project Management databasesParticipate in plan of the week meeting with the MCCS Engineering and Informatics group to coordinate activities and request resourcesParticipate in the MCCS Project Coordination Meeting for coordination across Research Operations and Site OperationsParticipate in the Capital Equipment and similar planning processes to plan and report on project statusTrack and report on project status, financials, schedules and changesWork with project stakeholders to plan, incorporate and execute changes to projects as needed due to changes in requirements, funding, or schedules

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Eligibility requirements: This position will require access to Controlled Unclassified Information // No foreign dissemination (CUI//NOFORN) and only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered in accordance with DOE O 471.7, Controlled Unclassified Information. https://www.directives.doe.gov/news/new-doe-o-471-7-controlled-unclassified-information

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsProject Management: Demonstrated experience in successfully managing technical projects related to the design, build, installation, or modification of research equipment.Budget & Schedule Management: Experience in successful budget & schedule management for research projects, including cost estimation, milestone development, and tracking.Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of the technical aspects of research equipment needed to facilitate effective communication with research staff.Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with navigating and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and approval processes associated with research equipment.

Preferred QualificationsDocumentation Skills: Proficient in producing and managing documentation required for research projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, EHS, and facility staff.Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address unforeseen challenges during the project lifecycle.Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.Quality Assurance: Experience in implementing quality requirements to ensure research equipment and installations meet project needs.Vendor Management: Experience in selecting and managing vendors for equipment procurement or modification services.Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practicesProcurements: Demonstrated ability to manage complex and technical procurementsOrganizational Requirements: Experience managing and delivering projects to government organization (or similar) requirementsCertifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $79,600 - $143,300

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

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