Building Systems Research Project Manager

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
The Building Systems Group at PNNL is seeking a Building Research Project Manager with strong interest and level of experience in residential and/or commercial buildings systems energy and mechanical systems performance assessment and research. The individual will be a project/task leader in a growing team of building scientists, engineers, and analysts developing innovative methods to achieve greater efficiency, optimization, and resiliency of residential and commercial systems including housing, manufacturing, and related energy technology. The candidate will have a science/engineering education, enjoy working with people/stakeholders (including states, utilities, training organizations, HVAC contractors, etc.) and organizing information and projects in a way that is productive and can help with the ultimate goal of making our buildings more affordable and energy efficient.
This position will support the development and implementation of projects designed to drive down the cost of emerging energy-efficient building technologies.
The position requires strong communication skills, and the ability to both lead and work in teams with federal agencies, states, regional energy efficiency organizations, trade groups, utilities, and other program providers. The position will also involve communication with leading scientists, engineers and managers at the Department of Energy and its national laboratories, with consultants and academics, at utility and market transformation organizations, with manufacturers and trade organizations, and with all facets of the supply chain and market, including consumers.

Requirements

• BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD degree in building systems, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience related to building systems, building science, mechanical equipment and project management.
• Experience with communication, interaction, and collaboration with a range of stakeholders including manufacturers, supply chain businesses, trade groups, utilities, buyers’ groups, and consumers.
• Development & implementation of programs focused on deployment of building energy efficiency technologies.
• Energy systems servicing the residential or commercial sector including energy efficiency technologies and policies.
• Familiarity with building codes.
• Familiarity with behavior of consumers, manufacturers, utilities and product supply chains and how they interact with and value energy efficient performance and grid interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tool development and program development experts, requiring the ability to get along with and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Lead the direction of and contribute to technical reports and white papers, website content, progress reports, case studies, technical presentations to critical stakeholders and external audiences, and assist in the planning and delivery of outreach and engagement opportunities, including expert meetings, workshops and industry conferences.
• Will be expected to travel to attend conferences and present results of work in a variety of forums, support relevant education in public forums and webinars, in meetings with DOE and other national laboratories, in PNNL internal meetings, conferences, and in stakeholder meetings.
• Hold strong, demonstrated writing capabilities and the ability to orally present information clearly and capably in a public setting.
• Potentially provide leadership in the design and implementation of field testing and research projects associated with water heaters and HVAC systems along with other building systems.
• Ensure the on-time delivery of all deliverables and the active management of large and complex project budgets.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level