Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.

We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.

Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline - it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.

SUMMARY

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is seeking a highly motivated Project Delivery Senior Associate to support projects that span multiple clients and disciplines across the Federal built environment. The Project Delivery Senior Associate will support projects with Department of Defense clients to drive projects advancing facility criteria development and fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across diverse stakeholders. The Senior Associate will work closely with internal staff, government partners, subcontractors, and private sector stakeholders to help deliver high-quality projects that meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. This role encompasses project execution and client engagement, supporting project managers while taking ownership of key deliverables, tracking progress, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope. This position requires eligibility for a federal security clearance. The role is hybrid and expected to be in office a minimum of 2 days per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead day-to-day project coordination for multiple concurrent projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Support cross-functional project teams involving architects, engineers, researchers, and policy experts.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining professional communication and managing expectations.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, reports, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops, webinars, and technical meetings.
• Assist senior project managers and directors in implementing project management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific skills include:

• Familiarity with federal projects and project reporting requirements.
• Experience in the building sciences, construction, or related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of risk management and quality assurance practices.
• Understanding of performance metrics and evaluation methods for project success.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve processes, tools, and solutions in support of resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.

2–4 years of relevant consulting, technical deliverables development, or project management operations experience, ideally supporting government or multi-stakeholder projects.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia.
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects across the building sciences sector.
• Collaborate daily with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines—including engineers, architects, policy experts, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Gain exposure to progressive responsibilities with a clear path to advancement into Senior Manager roles.
• Benefit from mentorship and coaching opportunities designed to accelerate professional growth within NIBS.
• NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision.

SALARY RANGE

Annual salary for this position is $75,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!

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