Research Implementation Manager
About The Position
The Research and Development Unit operates within the Office of Strategic Advancement and serves as a pivotal resource for the Department of Transportation. This unit is dedicated to coordinating and delivering research assistance that is unbiased, interdisciplinary, and multimodal in nature. By leveraging a broad range of expertise and methodologies, the unit ensures that the Department receives comprehensive research support tailored to various transportation challenges and strategic initiatives. The Research and Development Unit (R&D) is responsible for overseeing all staff research activities conducted within the Department of Transportation, as well as managing contract research projects funded by both federal and state sources. The unit provides essential Research Management services to other NCDOT business units, facilitating contracts with universities and research centers to advance transportation innovation. Additionally, the R&D Unit directs and coordinates the Department's participation in national programs sponsored by organizations such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Transportation Research Board (TRB). To support ongoing departmental activities, the unit maintains an extensive research library, catalogs state and national research efforts, and keeps detailed records of Board of Transportation meetings. Furthermore, the unit plays a critical role in integrating research findings into departmental practices through the preparation of technical reports, pilot demonstrations, operational test projects, specialized training initiatives, and various technology transfer opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the state and federal research and development processes, including new research as well as implementation of research projects / products and technology transfer (i.e., Training, Workshops, Pilots, Development, etc).
- Experience using sound engineering principles to effectively provide oversight of active research projects.
- Experience evaluating and communicating the value of research projects / products (i.e., Return on Investments, Benefit Cost Analysis, etc.).
- Experience in Project Management activities including project monitoring, invoice review, meeting coordination, coordinating with stakeholders, report review and deliverable monitoring.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation projects alongside NCDOT employees.
- Systematically monitor and assess the benefits derived from research initiatives.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops.
- Conduct evaluations of cooperative agreement studies and demonstration projects.
- Promote the successful adoption of research projects.
- Quantify and articulate the impact of research outcomes.
- Manage ongoing research projects.
- Undertake various staff studies.
- Provide direct support for activities identified in the annual Research and Development work program and for special investigative assignments.
- Collaborate closely with the R&D manager to ensure that policies and work manuals are regularly reviewed, updated, and maintained to reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
