What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Washington University in St. Louis?
The Center for the Environment at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a full-time project manager.
Summary
The project manager will support a multi-institution externally-funded research project that is led by the Center for the Environment. Through transdisciplinary research, the project will advance a new approach for equitable monitoring of drinking water quality. The project is supported by the National Science Foundation.
The project manager will be a key participant in a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team with expertise in environmental engineering, health communication, information design, and entrepreneurship. The project manager will oversee and implement a project management plan that will foster team science and support the team in achieving the project’s objectives.
Primary Duties Include
- Operational oversight of assigned project.
- Support of the development of project goals, objectives, and plans in collaboration with project’s leadership team.
- Monitoring, tracking, and evaluation of progress of the project plan.
- Assistance with management of project budget.
- Support of the preparation of project reports and presentations submitted to the research sponsor.
- Management of communications among the multi-institution team and organization of agendas and logistics for project meetings.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience conducting research or supporting a research team.
Critical Skills and Expertise Include
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Deadline Management
- Work Efficiency and Workload Management
- Ability to Work Independently and as a Member of a Team
- Organization and Prioritization
Read the full job positing for more information and apply at https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Preston-M-Green-Hall/Project-Manager---Center-for-the-Environment_JR86529
