Project Manager @ Princeton University

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Princeton University is hiring a Project Manager for Water Sector Digitalization and Decarbonization. The role involves overseeing research projects that collect and validate data from water utilities, coordinate with stakeholders, develop decision-support tools, and assist principal investigators with reporting and project management.

Highlights

Lead collaboration with utilities, regulators, and industry partners, managing data-sharing agreements and project communications.
Coordinate data collection, validation, and organization for water and wastewater utilities to support modeling and tool development.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and milestones, assisting with proposals and reports preparation.
Use software tools such as Python, Biowin, ArcGIS, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs).
Require a MS or higher in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field with 5+ years of project management experience in water and wastewater sector.
Prefer PMP certification or Professional Engineer licensure and familiarity with energy auditing, GHG inventories, and regulatory frameworks.
Mentor graduate researchers and interns, assigning tasks and reviewing deliverables.
Salary range from $60,000 to $75,000, with benefits eligibility and a 180-day probationary period.
Position is full-time with a 36.25-hour workweek and is not eligible for overtime.
Works within Princeton University's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Project Manager Full Description

Overview

Project Manager for Water Sector Digitalization and Decarbonization

Overview
Princeton Universityâs Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seek a detailâoriented Project Manager for water environment sector digitalization and decarbonization projects. The individual will oversee research projects that gather operational, policy, and performance data from water and wastewater utilities and other partners, use models to guide the development of decisionâsupport tools, and support the principal investigators with report preparation and other essential project tasks.

The position can be 50-100% duty time. The rank and salary of this appointment will be based on education and experience.Â

The term is one year with possibility of renewal pending continued funding. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Serve as primary liaison with utilities, regulators, and industry collaborators
Facilitate dataâsharing agreements and secure required operational and policy datasets
Coordinate project meetings; prepare agendas and action summaries
Deliver clear, timely updates through presentations, reports, and dashboards
Mentor graduate researchers and interns; assign tasks and review deliverables

Data Coordination & Tool Development

Guide the collection, validation, and organization of heterogeneous data for water and wastewater utilities
Develop methods for evaluating the quality of the data sets
Oversee collaboration with researchers to produce userâfriendly decisionâsupport tools

Project & Proposal ManagementÂ

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone trackers
Assist the PI in drafting reports, proposals, and supporting documents
Perform ad hoc tasks as requested by the PI to ensure seamless project operations

Qualifications

Essential

MS or higher in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field
Experience with basic modeling and data science tools (e.g., Python, Biowin, ArcGIS, Machine Learning, LLMs, etc.)
Minimum 5 years managing projects in the water & wastewater sector (consulting, utilities, government, or nonâprofit)
Proven ability to lead multiâdisciplinary teams and deliver complex initiatives
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred

PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Familiarity with Energy Auditing, GHG Inventory, NPDES permitting, and sustainability frameworks

Applicants must apply online and submit a resume, a oneâpage statement of related experience, interest and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

: 36.25

Eligible for Overtime: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driver's License Required: No

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Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000

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