Why You Want to Work Here

Join a well-established national trade association supporting an essential part of American infrastructure. You’ll work with a collaborative team on research, technology, sustainability, and industry initiatives while receiving excellent benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, and a 10% company 401(k) contribution.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day activities across engineering, research, and technology programs and initiatives
Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities
Track program performance and maintain reports, dashboards, and project monitoring tools
Support the administration and tracking of research projects, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements
Coordinate communications with members, committees, government agencies, universities, consultants, and industry partners
Support committee and task-force activities and help keep stakeholders aligned on projects
Assist with sustainability, innovation, technology, and industry partnership initiatives
Maintain accurate program data and provide leadership with visibility into project status, milestones, and potential risks
Develop and improve processes, workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency
Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Experience in program management, project coordination, research administration, association operations, or a related field strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with dashboards, databases, project tracking systems, or other data management tools is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and proactively move projects forward
Close attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reporting
Comfortable communicating with technical experts, researchers, industry professionals, and external stakeholders
Experience with civil engineering, nonprofit organizations, research programs, contract or grant administration, stakeholder engagement, or technology platforms is a plus
Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders

Engineering, Research & Technology

Pay: $60,000–$72,000
Location: Greenbelt, MD | Hybrid
Hours: Monday–Friday

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