Group Manager, Building Performance Modeling Group

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Golden, CO, United States

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Posting Title
Group Manager - Building Performance Modeling Group
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in Golden, CO, is the nation’s leading laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
NREL’s Building Technologies and Science Center has an immediate opening for a Group Manager for the Building Performance Modeling Group. In this position, you will lead a group whose research focus is on building energy modeling to advance core energy modeling tools and building data ecosystems. Tools such as SEEDS, OpenStudio, EnergyPlus will be maintained and improved within this group with staff having a background in software development and building science. The GM's responsibilities include managing staff activities and NREL procedures and safety protocols, as well as conducting research activities or providing programmatic support. A group manager at NREL typically expects to work 65% of their time on their own independent research and have 35% of their time focusing on personnel.
Responsibilities include:
  • Manage work, resources and projects for the Group consistent with the goals of the Center, the Laboratory, and the NREL Buildings Program, including high visibility complex projects
  • Assist the Center Director in developing strategic plans and lead the implementation of strategic plans affecting the Group
  • Responsible for all safety issues affecting the group and a keen advocate of zero safety incidents within the laboratory
  • Lead building energy software development and engine development of tools such as UrbanOpt
  • Manage and lead the staff, budget, and planning activities of the Group
  • Recruit, develop, and retain staff necessary to accomplish the mission of the Group, Center, and Laboratory
  • Proactively develop and maintain the technical capabilities required to meet current and future research goals. Strategically develop the next generation of research ideas and promote these within the group
  • Play an active role in the hiring process, performance evaluation, and compensation recommendations
  • Manage all related systems and processes for the Group.
  • Participate in workforce planning
  • Manage and implement policies and systems that affect the Group, including systems for research, quality control, and quality assurance
  • Develop and conduct building research utilizing building energy modeling, laboratory experiments, and/or field validation
  • Interact frequently with internal and external management and high-level government and industry representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contract negotiations
  • Work closely with NREL managers and DOE technology managers to support the development of research within the Group
  • Develop project opportunities with DOE clients and ensure the success of these projects through the appropriate application of staff and facility resources
  • Establish and maintain productive external contacts and relationships in the scientific, university, government, utility, and industry sectors
  • Assist in the planning, development, and advancement of energy technologies and capabilities at NREL’s existing and new facilities
  • Lead efforts to diversify funding through relevant non-DOE business development, with emphasis on other federal agencies (e.g., DoD, Homeland Security, etc.), state and local governments, utilities, and industry (e.g., manufacturers, developers, etc.)
  • Be accountable for the Strategic Partnership Project targets set by the Center Director and meet the financial, staff planning and project objectives for the effort within building energy modeling research group
  • Lead briefings and technical meetings and actively seek external to NREL committee roles.
  • Write peer-reviewed journal papers and reports and give oral presentations to the NREL user community and at relevant national and international scientific meetings on topics related to building science
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 9-years’ experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master’s Degree and 7-years’ experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4-years’ experience in technically related research discipline. Previous management and budget adherence experience and/or significant leadership in an individual required.
  • Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Managerial
  • Experience managing complex research and engineering projects, including leading, mentoring, and motivating staff
  • Proven ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles, and values
  • Excellent communication, organizational, budgeting, and facilitation skills
  • Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Understanding that the role of a group manager is to serve
  • Advocate for all NREL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Principles
  • Uncompromised integrity in professional, scientific, business, and interpersonal interactions
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with legal and ethical management issues and practices.
Research
  • A successful track record of independent research in a national laboratory or similar setting
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate research results of own work and that of others
  • Experience leading and contributing to programs in building energy technologies
  • Experience in building energy and data analysis software development
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the issues and best practices related to building energy science, building energy modeling, laboratory experiments, and/or field validation
  • Knowledge of the principles of building science
This position requires an onsite hybrid work arrangement and therefore is not seeking remote applicants.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or electrical), architecture, or a related technical or scientific discipline
  • Strong record of publications/presentations in areas relevant to NREL research
  • Demonstrated success working in a DOE-funded research environment and leading and developing innovative programs relevant to the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Group Research Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
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If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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