Research Project Manager

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jul 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation ( CAIT) within the School of Engineering. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Leads and oversees asset management, GIS, visualization, and asset related research projects within the organization. Plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing complex engineering research initiatives. Handles proposal management, project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on research topics related to infrastructure asset management, inventory, assessment, visualization and analytics for highway infrastructure assets, specifically within spatially enabled environments. Serves as the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on specific tasks for research projects pertaining to transportation planning, asset management, design, maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, smart structures, smart cities, sensor technologies, and advanced materials. Provides technical input on existing contracts and upcoming proposals and represents Rutgers at national and international conferences, workshops, or technical meetings. Acts as liaison between academia, industry and government partners.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	94492.000
Mid Range Salary	119604.000
Maximum Salary	144715.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)	37.50
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant professional experience in enterprise asset management and/or Geospatial Information Technology and/or spatially-enabled environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management, and general research principles and practice.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong skills in planning, and organizing, information integration, decision making, and attaining results. Ability to design, develop, conduct, and manage transportation research, formulate problems, and deliver reports on a constant and timely basis. Extremely proficient in writing, editing and overall communications skills. Ability to lead, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects. Ability to think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems and prioritize workload. Ability to work independently. Ability to be detail oriented, follow up, and keep task originators informed on task progress throughout process until completion. Ability to work autonomously in the prescribed duties and cooperatively with CAIT's faculty and staff in general.
Preferred Qualifications	15 years of relevant professional experience in enterprise asset management and/or Geospatial Information Technology and/or spatially-enabled environments. Expert-level knowledge of Geographic Information Systems Enterprise Asset Management (GIS/EAM) particularly using the ESRI ArcGIS software platform and tools for transportation infrastructure. Demonstrated leadership experience in the design of business process workflows, technical architecture, and GIS/EAM integration best practices. Experience on the execution of policy, governance, and asset hierarchy to support long term, enterprise-level spatially enabled asset investment planning strategies.
Equipment Utilized	All computer software necessary to perform the work duties including but not limited to GIS applications, office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	May be required to travel independently to various locations in the U.S. and work offsite without any manager supervision.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1497
Posting Open Date	07/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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