Director, Standards Engineering Services Research

Center for Watershed Protection; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Director of Research to manage contract initiatives related to ASME standards. The role focuses on overseeing contract management, securing funding, and maintaining partnerships with government and industry leaders to advance engineering research. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required, along with a strong background in project management and contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in securing funding for research projects.
• Proven track record in managing research contracts.
• Strong communication skills to build external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise management of research project contracts.
• Oversee service contracts for committee operations.
• Lead contract management for ASME standards development.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Relationship Building

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Research to lead contract management initiatives that support the development and modernization of ASME standards. This role is crucial in ensuring research projects, service contracts, and standards-related products are effectively managed and delivered on time. The Director will also oversee key business relationships with government and private organizations, securing external funding to support research projects aligned with ASME’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of contracts for research projects supporting ASME standards committees.
• Oversee service contracts that facilitate committee and staff operations across the Standards & Engineering Services Business Unit.
• Lead contract management for ASME standards and non-standards product development.
• Secure and maintain partnerships with external organizations, including government agencies and industry leaders, to advance engineering research efforts.
• Collaborate with internal ASME leadership to identify and secure funding for Standards & Engineering Services R&D projects.
• Manage a team of at least two full-time project managers, overseeing hiring, performance evaluations, and work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with ASME agreements, mitigating risks associated with contract execution.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related science field, or equivalent experience is required, along with a proven track record in contract and project management. The ideal candidate will excel in building, securing, and maintaining both internal and external business relationships, ensuring adherence to established schedules and financial commitments.

Preferred qualifications include experience in codes and standards development.

This role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, with occasional business travel as needed.

ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $140,000 - $160,000 per year.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.