Project Manager, Advanced Scientific Infrastructure

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Project Manager to lead controls and coordinate delivery across technical teams, university offices, and external partners for ultrafast transmission and multibeam electron microscope initiatives.

The role requires managing scope, schedule, cost, procurement, and risk, with priorities set by the PI/Co-PIs. You will advance complex infrastructure projects at FRIB, collaborating with national labs and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science or related field; 3–5 years project management experience.
• Master's or doctoral degree in physics, engineering or related field preferred.
• PM certification or familiarity with federal sponsored-project requirements is a plus.
• Experience with baseline/contingency management, formal change control and independent reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls and coordinate delivery across technical teams, university offices and external partners.
• Maintain an integrated view of scope, schedule, cost, procurement and risk; identify problems and coordinate corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction with PI/Co-PIs while supporting research infrastructure development.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Open Project

Analytical skills

Written communication

Cross-functional coordination

Budget & schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Open Project

Job description

Michigan State University seeks a Project Manager to lead controls and coordinate delivery across technical teams, university offices, and external partners for ultrafast transmission and multibeam electron microscope initiatives.

The role requires managing scope, schedule, cost, procurement, and risk, with priorities set by the PI/Co-PIs. You will advance complex infrastructure projects at FRIB, collaborating with national labs and industry partners.