Senior Research Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Leads the planning, implementation, and tracking of complex research projects. Develops, coordinates, compiles and edits monthly, quarterly, annual and final reports. May supervise lower-level staff or students. Provide support for STEM programs.

• Plans, develops, and maintains procedures, equipment, and policies that have an impact in all facets of research.
• Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates project-related issues, and changes in variances during implementation of projects.
• Plans and implements research projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, strategies and assessing progress towards project objectives.
• Facilitates amicable solutions with customers and functional managers for securing resources, defining project roles and responsibilities, and adhering to scheduled timelines.
• Provides guidance and oversight to research team members; and serves as the project point of contact with faculty, and leadership.
• Oversees and advises on research projects and investigative that includes research design, data collection and management plans, technical approaches, budget management, and funding opportunities.
• Interprets administrative and fiscal rules and policies and may recommend new and improved programs to effectively manage administrative and fiscal administration.
• Provides guidance and oversight of compliance with government regulations and university policies on research.
• May supervise lower-level staff.
• Provides support for the execution of ARC STEM programs to ensure that the goals, objectives, training and mentoring of students comply with federal agencies and program requirements.
• Assists in development of research projects reporting deliverables to compile, edit and format reports such as monthly, quarterly and Year End reports, project technical plans, and other program related documentation, ensuring project milestones are met, measured and prepared for sponsor reporting.

Bachelor's Degree in intelligence, computer science, engineering, law enforcement, or forensic science related fields and 4 years of experience; OR eight (8) years of relevant training and/or military experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Education in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management related fields.
• Experience with project execution or related experience in program coordination, project management, environmental remediation or robotics.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer
• Must carry/lift up to 50 lbs.

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This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract)

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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