Project Director (71150)
Project Director (71150)
Salary: $55.00 - $60.00 Hourly
Location: NY, NY
Job Type:
Job Number: 202500297
Department: Provost Research & Strategic Partnerships
Closing: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
About Pratt
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:
- Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
- Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
- Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
- Inquisitive and compassionate community members.
Description
The Office of Research & Strategic Partnerships seeks a Project Director for a two-year, grant-funded research initiative supported by the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA).
The Project Director will oversee all day-to-day operations of the project, serving as the primary point of contact alongside the Institute's authorized representative with NYSERDA. This role will ensure timely coordination among internal and external collaborators, including Pratt Institute's Legal and Risk Management units, and will be responsible for project execution, compliance, and reporting. Reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, Research and Strategic Partnerships.
About the Project: The project, "NY-NLT: an Energy Efficient NYS Mass Timber Structural Panel Product," aims to develop a carbon-negative nail-laminated timber (NLT) structural system sourced from New York State pine. The panels will be milled, fabricated, and tested for use in building decarbonization projects across the state.
The project demonstrates how prefabricated NY-NLT panels can advance affordable housing while reducing carbon emissions and supporting green jobs in both upstate (timber supply and fabrication) and downstate (fabrication and application) New York.
Examples of Duties
- Provide oversight and strategic direction to project team as they refine project scope of work through planning, design, and construction of two small-scale demonstration projects;
- Manage project team including senior personnel, other faculty, consultants, and sub-awardees;
- Develop a project schedule, milestone, and track project progress, ensuring all project team members meet deadlines and deliverable requirements;
- Coordinate consultant and subaward scheduled to meet project milestones;
- Ensure reporting requirements are met, including preparing periodic and milestone reports to the funder;
- Budget negotiations and tracking;
- Contribute to contract negotiation discussions and reviewing contract and subcontracts with Legal and Risk Management units;
- Coordinate regular meetings with project team, funder, the Office of Research & Strategic Partnerships, and other Pratt units as needed;
- Supervise, coordinate, and serve as the primary point of contact in relationships with external partners.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate Degree in architecture, planning, or a related field;
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder research and/or design & construction projects with multiple collaborators.
Experience:
- Minimum five years' research administration, project management, or administrative management in industry, higher education, or non-profit environments required;
- Familiarity with federal, state, or city funding agency guidelines, policies, and procedures;
- Experience with grant or sponsored project administration, including budgeting and reporting;
- Experience with NYSERDA a plus.
Skills:
- Outstanding organizational skills;
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills;
- Confident managing multiple project timelines simultaneously, enforcing deadlines, and making adjustments based on funder input and project development;
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all levels of faculty, staff, external partners, and leadership;
- Ability to work independently and in close coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders;
- Background in architectural design & construction, resource management, supply chain analysis, and mass timber construction technologies a plus.
Benefits:
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)
Supplemental Information:
To apply please submit:
- A cover letter/letter of interest, addressing your qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities
- A current resum
- If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our online reference tool system. At least 2 of your references must be, or have been, your direct managers.
This is a part-time, two-year grant-funded position. The position assumes a commitment of 10 hours per week for two years.
Please Note: We are unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/5206085/project-director-71150
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