The National Institute of Building Sciences is in the process of filling the positions below to support the organization and federal agency clients.
Interested individuals with the required skill sets can read the job descriptions below to see the full duties and responsibilities of the positions.
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
We are looking for a visionary Senior Project Manager of Digital Technology to lead the execution of complex, multidisciplinary projects from initiation through closeout, advancing client-driven goals in resilience, innovation, and community impact. The Senior Project Manager supports the Digital Technology Portfolio and by ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget, establishing themselves as a central point of contact for stakeholders internal and external to the organization. This role bridges technical expertise in Building Technology and Transportation Engineering, serving as the strategic lead for an Industrialized Construction Planning program and a Digital Technology Transportation portfolio. The Senior Project Manager can operate with autonomy at the project level while collaborating closely with executives on organization-wide strategy, policy, and financial authority.
Beyond project delivery, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical organizational leadership role by proactively identifying and mitigating risks, mentoring and developing junior staff, and aligning project outcomes with broader financial and performance targets. They engage strategically with stakeholders, cultivating long-term relationships that strengthen client trust and advance program growth. The role emphasizes thought leadership and proactive adoption of industry innovations, ensuring NIBS remains at the forefront of technical standards and criteria modernization. The Senior Project Manager also contributes to business development by identifying opportunities to expand revenue and organizational reach, while externally representing NIBS to elevate the Institute’s brand and influence at the national and industry levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operations, Program & Project Delivery
Mentorship and Team Development
Business Development and Growth
Industry & Community Impact
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have direct reports. Supervisory responsibility of internal and external project partners is a core component of the role.
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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, architecture, transportation engineering, construction management, or related field, or 8 years’ experience in these fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 or more years of project management experience, including 3 or more years managing multi-stakeholder projects; projects in the built environment/transportation industry is preferred. Experience with federal government contracting and reporting requirements preferred.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is up to 15%.
BENEFITS
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!
WHO WE ARE
From the spaces you live and work to the roads, utilities, and public systems you rely on every day, the infrastructure around you should be safe, dependable, and sustainable. That’s what we’re here to ensure.
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was 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 NIBS, we connect research, policy, and practical applications to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create 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 Senior Project Manager is a highly motivated engineering and project management professional supporting NIBS’ Infrastructure Team, which focuses on reducing EPCM risk to our clients through the development of design criteria and specifications, asset management, and providing limited technical support to our clients during the planning and procurement phases.
The position will primarily support Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, advancing facility criteria development and enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing across government and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience that reflects DoD or other federal project environments including disciplined documentation, multi-stakeholder coordination, and disciplined execution against scope, schedule, and budget. Candidate would be required to travel to military bases around the country supporting or leading various NIBS projects.
While DoD work is anticipated to be the primary function of this role, the Senior Project Manager will also contribute to a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and local infrastructure initiatives. This may include partnering with under-resourced municipalities to develop hazard mitigation plans, leading resilience-focused technical studies, or advising clients on strategies to strengthen infrastructure performance and community safety.
Key responsibilities expand beyond project execution to include strategic planning, client relationship management, program oversight, and mentoring junior staff. The Senior Project Manager will manage projects exceeding $3M, cultivate strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, provide high-level technical reviews, and proactively identify and mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SECURITY CLEARANCE
No security clearance is required to start employment. Individual must be a U.S. person (citizen or green card holder) and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment if required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities but may in the future. Additionally, to successfully deliver projects, the candidate must be able to confidently coordinate various internal and external team members and stakeholders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position may be fully remote, but those candidates residing in the Washington, D.C. area are encouraged to be present in office three days per week.
The physical demands of NIBS positions are typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
This role requires the ability to travel up to 40%.
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!
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
We are looking for a visionary Project Manager of Building Technology to lead high-stakes initiatives at the intersection of innovation and infrastructure. This isn’t just about managing projects; it’s about pioneering the integration of BIM, Digital Twins, AI, and Industrialized Construction to redefine how our world is built. As a leader at NIBS, you will bridge the gap between emerging technology and real-world application, orchestrating elite cross-functional teams to deliver excellence for our most critical stakeholders.
In this role, you will oversee multi-stakeholder projects ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. You will manage project team members, manage subcontractors, and ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer across the organization. You will serve as an integrator across numerous digital technology projects and work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, researchers, policymakers, and public officials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have supervisory and direct report responsibilities. This position will also have responsibility for oversight of contracted staff.
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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, or 5 years’ experience in these fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 or more years of project management experience, including 2 or more years managing multi-stakeholder projects; projects in the built environment is preferred. Experience with federal government contracting and reporting requirements preferred.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.
BENEFITS
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!