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Water Power Innovative Mechanisms Project Manager
$104k-132k (estimate)
Full Time | Utilities
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory is Hiring a Water Power Innovative Mechanisms Project Manager Near Golden, CO
Posting TitleWater Power Innovative Mechanisms Project Manager
LocationCO - Golden
Position TypeRegular
Hours Per Week40
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.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe 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. The Water Power Deployment and Commercialization group within the Energy Conversion and Storage Systems (ECaSS) Center works on alleviating market barriers and enabling commercialization for marine energy and hydropower systems. Staff in Water Power Deployment and Commercialization have broad expertise in policy and regulatory analysis, STEM and workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and industry network development.
Water Power Deployment and Commercialization is looking for a full-time Water Power Innovative Mechanisms Project Manager, who will manage a portfolio of water power prizes, as well as manage large marine energy technical projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing the development and execution of water power prizes and technical projects, as well as collaborate and coordinate various contributors and stakeholders relevant to this portfolio, including lab staff, industry and academic partners, and DOE clients.
The ideal candidate will show evidence of good project management practices, a willingness to learn and contribute to proposal development, support cross-technology and cross-organization collaboration, and support stakeholder engagement activities.
The Project Manager Will Perform The Following Activities
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Project Manager 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.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
LocationCO - Golden
Position TypeRegular
Hours Per Week40
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.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe 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. The Water Power Deployment and Commercialization group within the Energy Conversion and Storage Systems (ECaSS) Center works on alleviating market barriers and enabling commercialization for marine energy and hydropower systems. Staff in Water Power Deployment and Commercialization have broad expertise in policy and regulatory analysis, STEM and workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and industry network development.
Water Power Deployment and Commercialization is looking for a full-time Water Power Innovative Mechanisms Project Manager, who will manage a portfolio of water power prizes, as well as manage large marine energy technical projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing the development and execution of water power prizes and technical projects, as well as collaborate and coordinate various contributors and stakeholders relevant to this portfolio, including lab staff, industry and academic partners, and DOE clients.
The ideal candidate will show evidence of good project management practices, a willingness to learn and contribute to proposal development, support cross-technology and cross-organization collaboration, and support stakeholder engagement activities.
The Project Manager Will Perform The Following Activities
- Being the client service manager and project lead and strategic advisor for WPTO special projects.
- Overall project management of prizes, including any associated contracts executed in support of the prizes.
- Working directly with the WPTO prize administration team for the American Made Challenges platform.
- Responsible for ensuring coordination between technical principal investigators, prize execution team, and DOE.
- Management of communication strategies in the portfolio.
- Development of strategies and best practices to continue to refine the various mechanisms.
- Lead coordination with other labs supporting WPTO on innovative mechanism portfolio.
- Working within the NREL system to identify other partners or best practices, including with the technology transfer office.
- Supporting (multiple) project teams with project management activities: creating schedules, inputting planning data into relevant NREL planning and financial tools, extracting data from relevant financial tools, monitoring progress against deliverables, tracking costs against plans.
- Completing regular assessments of project progress and finances and updating of plans in the Innovative Mechanisms portfolio.
- Contributing to and preparing reports, presentations, and group communications to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Supporting communications to and tracking engagements with existing and potential partners and applicants.
- Processing award payments and managing and coordinating subcontracting and procurement procedures.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming, and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent prioritization and ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and self-organization skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with the WPTO and NREL water-power staff.
- Expertise with project management including experience in finance, marketing, and business processes.
- Strong interest in learning about technical and institutional aspects of projects.
- Thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment.
- Initiates projects, works unsupervised, completes tasks independently, solves roadblocks, and does whatever it takes to drive results.
- Experience with national laboratory or governmental structures and processes.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Project Manager 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
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Utilities
SALARY
$104k-132k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/25/2024
WEBSITE
nrel.gov
HEADQUARTERS
GOLDEN, CO
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1977
CEO
HERMAN SCHOPMAN
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Utilities
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