Senior Research Project Manager – Electrical

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🕒 April 24

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NFPA

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1896

📚 Education

Safety • Education • Research

NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association, a global organization dedicated to eliminating death, injury, and property loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. For over 125 years, NFPA has been developing and disseminating hundreds of consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. These documents are developed by experts from the globe, ensuring a uniform level of safety. Apart from providing codes and standards, NFPA offers training, certification, and education to professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in safety. The organization also actively engages in public education and research to continually address emerging safety issues worldwide.

📋 Description

• Grow the electrical safety research portfolio at the Foundation • Oversee the conduct of funded projects including the management of requests for proposals, project panel activities, sponsor communications, contractor progress and activities, and reports, to ensure successful project completion. • Develop technical and financial support for Foundation projects to meet budgetary and program objectives. • Manage project financials including fundraising, budgeting, confirming and monitoring sponsor contributions, and monitoring of project costs including contracts and other project costs to meet project goals. • Identify opportunities for research funding and coordinate proposals and fundraising efforts. • Facilitate research program planning in conjunction with Foundation planning councils, NFPA Technical Committees, and industry groups in order to document research agendas and support development of projects. • Implement communications within selected program areas including industry meetings, general Foundation outreach, and internal NFPA communications to maintain the Foundation’s public presence. • Advise and act as a subject matter expert and technical resource for relevant NFPA activities. • Interact with and respond to media inquiries as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Professional electrical license (journeyman or master electrician, electrical inspector, or electrical engineer) • 7-10 years of experience in the electrical field with 3+ project management experience is required • Strong understanding of the NEC® • Fundamental knowledge and experience with the Electrical Cycle of Safety ™ (NFPA 70, 70E, and 70B) is required. • Highly skilled communicator with an exceptional ability to connect with others and explain complex topics • Grant writing experience a plus • Solid experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) • Strong attention to detail • Up to 25% travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities