Principal Investigator - CEMML

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Principal Investigator (PI) serves within the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) in Colorado State University's (CSU) Warner College of Natural Resources and leads a designated program while advancing CEMML's mission through research, technical service, and partnership development. Working closely with CEMML executive leadership, the PI establishes program goals and objectives, oversees projects and programs, and fosters relationships with federal agencies and other public-sector partners to support program success and organizational growth. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and expand innovative program areas that address emerging environmental and public-sector needs while helping shape CEMML's future service and research portfolio. As a leader, program builder, and advisor, the PI contributes to CEMML's strategic direction and operational effectiveness while ensuring all projects comply with Colorado State University requirements, award terms, federal regulations, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, cultural resources management, engineering, geospatial science, social sciences, or a closely related field
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience leading environmental, natural resource, cultural resource, or related programs and projects
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying relevant federal environmental and/or cultural resource laws, regulations, and compliance processes
Experience supervising professional staff and leading multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated project and program management experience, including budget and resource oversight
Experience working in a soft-funded position or organization, including managing projects supported by grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or other external funding sources, and adapting to evolving programmatic and funding needs
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass and must possess a Real ID or passport

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in environmental science, natural resource management, anthropology, archaeology, cultural resources management, geospatial science, engineering, social sciences, or related fields
Experience working with federal agencies or public land management organizations
Demonstrated success securing and managing grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other externally funded projects
Experience working within a university, research, or other complex institutional environment
Strong project management skills, including management of budgets, personnel, schedules, and client relationships; PMP certification or equivalent experience is desirable
A clearly articulated vision for expanding CEMML's capabilities through development of a program area, client base, partnerships, funding opportunities, or technical specialty

Responsibilities

Preparing competitive proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and project plans
Leading and managing complex programs and projects that support CEMML's mission and sponsors
Contributing to CEMML-wide initiatives and collaborating with other Principal Investigators
Communicating effectively with diverse audiences, including sponsors, partners, university leadership, technical professionals, and the public
Hiring, supervising, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams of on-campus and/or off-campus personnel
Managing cooperative agreements, contracts, and other funding mechanisms
Ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements
Creating and implementing effective workflows, processes, and management practices that support successful project execution