Posting Title MCST Project Manager
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Location CO - Golden
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Position Type Limited Term (Fixed Term)
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Hours Per Week 40
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Job Summary The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energyffort to secure an energy future that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. With locations in Golden, Boulder, and Washington D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. The NREL mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, and transfer knowledge and innovation to address the nationnergy and environmental goals.
The Materials and Chemical Science and Technology center is looking for a well organized, motivated, proactive and detail oriented project manager to manage research equipment installations and modifications, and help support other project managers throughout the directorate.
The ideal candidate will: - Have experience planning projects with moderately complex scope, schedule and budget
- Have an interest in improving the project management culture
- Have a solid technical background in engineering, with experience in research tool design, equipment builds, and equipment installations.
- Support staff with equipment acquisitions, including defining research equipment specifications, project scope, and project schedules.
- Have experience assisting staff with developing project plans associated with new funding opportunities or existing projects
- Have experience working independently with minimal supervision
- Be comfortable with productivity solutions software, including: PMP software, databases and the Microsoft office suite
- Be comfortable with working on multiple projects simultaneously
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Required Education, Experience, and Skills Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Full knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Very good interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.
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