Project Director (Principal Investigator)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters•Washington, DC

2d•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) seeks a Project Director to serve as chief administrator, compliance lead, and strategic manager for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Hazardous Materials Worker Training Program. The Director oversees hazmat training operations, ensures regulatory compliance, manages staff and partners, and is responsible for program performance, fiscal integrity, and alignment with NIEHS requirements. The position reports to the Director and Executive Operations Officer of the IBT Education Department. This full-time, in-person position is based at the IBT headquarters in Washington, DC. Occasional travel is required for site visits, NIEHS meetings, and regional training activities.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing federal grants, preferably NIEHS or OSHA grants.
Strong knowledge of OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT hazmat regulations, EPA emergency response standards, and worker protection laws.
Experience supervising staff and coordinating multi-site training programs.
Excellent communication, project management, and data reporting skills.
Master’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, public health, or a related field.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
5–7 years of experience in hazmat worker training, emergency response, or environmental health programs.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for the NIEHS hazmat training program and ensure alignment with NIEHS Worker Training Program goals.
Develop annual work plans, training calendars, and outreach strategies.
Coordinate with unions, employers, training centers, and community partners to expand access to hazmat training.
Oversee curriculum creation and revisions.
Lead continuous improvement processes based on evaluation findings and NIEHS feedback.
Implement internal controls that provide reasonable assurance of compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and award terms.
Develop and manage the annual budget aligned with approved work plans and training targets.
Review procurement requests for compliance with competitive bidding requirements and federal purchasing rules.
Coordinate with finance staff to reconcile accounts, track obligations, and monitor burn rates.
Ensure expenditures comply with 2 CFR 200, NIEHS Worker Training Program requirements, and institutional policies.
Ensure all financial documents are A-133 Audit-ready.
Ensure program reports are accurate, complete, and aligned with NIEHS rules and regulations.
Align spending with program outcomes and institutional priorities to ensure long-term sustainability.