Research Project Director
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
EFC is seeking a Project Director who will work primarily in the areas of water wastewater and stormwater utility finance. The Project Director will contribute to multiple initiatives across a wide range of activities performed at the Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting and interpreting financial and rate analyses for local government utilities Helping units evaluate and compare funding options for capital projects including state and federal grants and loans Assisting local governments with post-award grant and loan compliance and long-term financial management planning Educating governing boards utility managers and other stakeholders on required financial practices and utility financial sustainability Designing testing and refining tools dashboards and guides that help utilities analyze and communicate financial data Leading and managing projects funded by grants and contracts ensuring deliverables timelines and objectives are met Coordinating project teams and workflows including staff and student contributors Overseeing development of project outputs such as reports guidance documents training materials or related tools Helping organize and deliver workshops training programs and webinars Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records as needed This is a full-time permanent position contingent upon the continuing availability of funds. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in identifying and cultivating funding opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex projects working collaboratively with diverse partners and communicating technical concepts to practitioners and decision-makers. Familiarity with local government operations public infrastructure finance or state and federal funding programs is preferred. Strong analytical organizational communication and writing skills are essential.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Strong interest in a career in environmental finance and/or public finance - Ability to manage projects independently manage time with multiple work streams/competing priorities and to work without a high degree of supervision - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel - Able and excited to problem solve - Superior oral and written communication skills - Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously - High attention to detail strong organization skills and ability to complete work on time - Ability to work with colleagues and students in an effective and respectful manner - Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Preferred degrees or experience in economics public administration public health planning environmental management/studies environmental engineering public policy business administration finance information science or political science. - Proficient in R Python SQL or similar programming language
EFC is seeking a Project Director who will work primarily in the areas of water wastewater and stormwater utility finance. The Project Director will contribute to multiple initiatives across a wide range of activities performed at the Center. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting and interpreting financial and rate analyses for local government utilities Helping units evaluate and compare funding options for capital projects including state and federal grants and loans Assisting local governments with post-award grant and loan compliance and long-term financial management planning Educating governing boards utility managers and other stakeholders on required financial practices and utility financial sustainability Designing testing and refining tools dashboards and guides that help utilities analyze and communicate financial data Leading and managing projects funded by grants and contracts ensuring deliverables timelines and objectives are met Coordinating project teams and workflows including staff and student contributors Overseeing development of project outputs such as reports guidance documents training materials or related tools Helping organize and deliver workshops training programs and webinars Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records as needed This is a full-time permanent position contingent upon the continuing availability of funds. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in identifying and cultivating funding opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex projects working collaboratively with diverse partners and communicating technical concepts to practitioners and decision-makers. Familiarity with local government operations public infrastructure finance or state and federal funding programs is preferred. Strong analytical organizational communication and writing skills are essential.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Strong interest in a career in environmental finance and/or public finance - Ability to manage projects independently manage time with multiple work streams/competing priorities and to work without a high degree of supervision - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel - Able and excited to problem solve - Superior oral and written communication skills - Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously - High attention to detail strong organization skills and ability to complete work on time - Ability to work with colleagues and students in an effective and respectful manner - Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Preferred degrees or experience in economics public administration public health planning environmental management/studies environmental engineering public policy business administration finance information science or political science. - Proficient in R Python SQL or similar programming language
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Cold Calling
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Team Management
- Auto Estimating
- Financial Management
- Contracts
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
