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Facilities Construction Project Manager - Interdisciplinary
National Institute of Standards and TechnologyGaithersburg, MD · Senior
$85,447 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
NIST is hiring a project manager to oversee the design and construction of research and administrative facilities, coordinating with engineers, researchers, and safety personnel to translate scientific needs into built infrastructure. This role suits engineers or architects with construction project experience who can manage contracts, navigate federal procurement processes, and work independently on complex multidisciplinary projects.
Our summary, not National Institute of Standards and Technology’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience in engineering
- Bachelor's degree in architecture with 60 semester hours including 30 in architectural design, or equivalent experience
- One year of specialized experience at GS-9 level (ZP-II) assisting with building design and construction projects, gathering technical requirements, applying mechanical design principles, and using AutoCAD
Nice to have
- Professional Engineering (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination
- Graduate education beyond bachelor's degree