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NFPA

Senior Research Project Manager – Electrical

NFPA

Senior Research Project Manager-Electrical managing research projects in electrical safety. Overseing financials and communications, liaising with various electrical industry stakeholders.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Grow the electrical safety research portfolio at the Foundation
  • Oversee the conduct of funded projects including the management of requests for proposals, project panel activities, sponsor communications, contractor progress and activities, and reports, to ensure successful project completion.
  • Develop technical and financial support for Foundation projects to meet budgetary and program objectives.
  • Manage project financials including fundraising, budgeting, confirming and monitoring sponsor contributions, and monitoring of project costs including contracts and other project costs to meet project goals.
  • Identify opportunities for research funding and coordinate proposals and fundraising efforts.
  • Facilitate research program planning in conjunction with Foundation planning councils, NFPA Technical Committees, and industry groups in order to document research agendas and support development of projects.
  • Implement communications within selected program areas including industry meetings, general Foundation outreach, and internal NFPA communications to maintain the Foundation’s public presence.
  • Advise and act as a subject matter expert and technical resource for relevant NFPA activities.
  • Interact with and respond to media inquiries as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Professional electrical license (journeyman or master electrician, electrical inspector, or electrical engineer)
  • 7-10 years of experience in the electrical field with 3+ project management experience is required
  • Strong understanding of the NEC®
  • Fundamental knowledge and experience with the Electrical Cycle of Safety ™ (NFPA 70, 70E, and 70B) is required.
  • Highly skilled communicator with an exceptional ability to connect with others and explain complex topics
  • Grant writing experience a plus
  • Solid experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Up to 25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementgrant writingbudgetingfundraisingfinancial managementelectrical safetyNECElectrical Cycle of SafetyNFPA 70NFPA 70E
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
professional electrical licensejourneyman electricianmaster electricianelectrical inspectorelectrical engineer