The National Institute of Building Sciences is in the process of filling the positions below to support the organization and federal agency clients.
Interested individuals with the required skill sets can read the job descriptions below to see the full duties and responsibilities of the positions.
WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline – it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a visionary Senior Project Manager of Digital Technology to lead the execution of complex, multidisciplinary projects from initiation through closeout, advancing client-driven goals in resilience, innovation, and community impact. The Senior Project Manager supports the Digital Technology Portfolio and by ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget, establishing themselves as a central point of contact for stakeholders internal and external to the organization. This role bridges technical expertise in Building Technology and Transportation Engineering, serving as the strategic lead for an Industrialized Construction Planning program and a Digital Technology Transportation portfolio. The Senior Project Manager can operate with autonomy at the project level while collaborating closely with executives on organization-wide strategy, policy, and financial authority.
Beyond project delivery, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical organizational leadership role by proactively identifying and mitigating risks, mentoring and developing junior staff, and aligning project outcomes with broader financial and performance targets. They engage strategically with stakeholders, cultivating long-term relationships that strengthen client trust and advance program growth. The role emphasizes thought leadership and proactive adoption of industry innovations, ensuring NIBS remains at the forefront of technical standards and criteria modernization. The Senior Project Manager also contributes to business development by identifying opportunities to expand revenue and organizational reach, while externally representing NIBS to elevate the Institute’s brand and influence at the national and industry levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operations, Program & Project Delivery
Mentorship and Team Development
Business Development and Growth
Industry & Community Impact
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have direct reports. Supervisory responsibility of internal and external project partners is a core component of the role.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, architecture, transportation engineering, construction management, or related field, or 8 years’ experience in these fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 or more years of project management experience, including 3 or more years managing multi-stakeholder projects; projects in the built environment/transportation industry is preferred. Experience with federal government contracting and reporting requirements preferred.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is up to 15%.
BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!
WHO WE ARE
From the spaces you live and work to the roads, utilities, and public systems you rely on every day, the infrastructure around you should be safe, dependable, and sustainable. That’s what we’re here to ensure.
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At NIBS, we connect research, policy, and practical applications to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline – it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures; we build solutions.
SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager is a highly motivated engineering and project management professional supporting NIBS’ Infrastructure Team, which focuses on reducing EPCM risk to our clients through the development of design criteria and specifications, asset management, and providing limited technical support to our clients during the planning and procurement phases.
The position will primarily support Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, advancing facility criteria development and enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing across government and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience that reflects DoD or other federal project environments including disciplined documentation, multi-stakeholder coordination, and disciplined execution against scope, schedule, and budget. Candidate would be required to travel to military bases around the country supporting or leading various NIBS projects.
While DoD work is anticipated to be the primary function of this role, the Senior Project Manager will also contribute to a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and local infrastructure initiatives. This may include partnering with under-resourced municipalities to develop hazard mitigation plans, leading resilience-focused technical studies, or advising clients on strategies to strengthen infrastructure performance and community safety.
Key responsibilities expand beyond project execution to include strategic planning, client relationship management, program oversight, and mentoring junior staff. The Senior Project Manager will manage projects exceeding $3M, cultivate strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, provide high-level technical reviews, and proactively identify and mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SECURITY CLEARANCE
No security clearance is required to start employment. Individual must be a U.S. person (citizen or green card holder) and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment if required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities but may in the future. Additionally, to successfully deliver projects, the candidate must be able to confidently coordinate various internal and external team members and stakeholders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position may be fully remote, but those candidates residing in the Washington, D.C. area are encouraged to be present in office three days per week.
The physical demands of NIBS positions are typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
This role requires the ability to travel up to 40%.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!
WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline – it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a visionary Project Manager of Building Technology to lead high-stakes initiatives at the intersection of innovation and infrastructure. This isn’t just about managing projects; it’s about pioneering the integration of BIM, Digital Twins, AI, and Industrialized Construction to redefine how our world is built. As a leader at NIBS, you will bridge the gap between emerging technology and real-world application, orchestrating elite cross-functional teams to deliver excellence for our most critical stakeholders.
In this role, you will oversee multi-stakeholder projects ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. You will manage project team members, manage subcontractors, and ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer across the organization. You will serve as an integrator across numerous digital technology projects and work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, researchers, policymakers, and public officials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have supervisory and direct report responsibilities. This position will also have responsibility for oversight of contracted staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, or 5 years’ experience in these fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 or more years of project management experience, including 2 or more years managing multi-stakeholder projects; projects in the built environment is preferred. Experience with federal government contracting and reporting requirements preferred.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.
BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!
WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline. It’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a driven Data & AI Systems Developer to design and build the core data and AI infrastructure that powers NIBS’s most ambitious digital initiatives. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about pioneering the integration of NLP, knowledge graphs, and AI into scalable, production-ready systems that convert conceptual innovation into real-world impact. As a builder at NIBS, you will translate cutting-edge research into tangible tools that serve our federal partners, industry collaborators, and the broader built environment community.
In this role, you will establish reusable data architectures across programs, reduce reliance on external vendors for technical prototyping, and accelerate development of AI-enabled tools such as compliance checking, change analysis, and project intelligence. You will work closely with project managers, researchers, engineers, and federal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions from prototype to production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may lead small technical teams or working groups in a project setting, including internal staff and contracted technical resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or 6 years’ equivalent experience. 5 or more years of experience building production-grade data and AI systems, including NLP pipelines, knowledge graphs, or large-scale data ingestion architectures is required. Demonstrated experience developing user-facing analytical tools and data-driven applications is required. Experience working in or with government-focused environments is preferred; federal contracting experience is a strong plus.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position-specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia.
Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
Professional development and training opportunities.
NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!
WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline. It’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Junior Design Integration Engineer to serve as a technical bridge between high-level strategic vision and the practical engineering required to modernize the built environment. This position focuses on the convergence of engineering principles and digital transformation, applying technical rigor to industrialized construction (IC), digital twins, and AI-enabled workflows.
This role helps convert conceptual innovation into scalable, production-ready systems that have real-world impact. You will work closely with project managers and federal partners to ensure that emerging IC strategies, tools, and processes support wider scale adoption.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or 4 years’ equivalent experience. An Engineer-in-Training or ability to pursue one is required. Experience working in or with government-focused environments is preferred; federal experience is a strong plus.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position-specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia.
Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
Professional development and training opportunities.
NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!
WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline. It’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a driven Solutions Architect to design and shape the scalable technical solutions that power NIBS’s most ambitious digital technology initiatives. In this role, you will be not only mapping architectures, but also translating complex stakeholder needs, emerging technologies, and mission objectives into practical, secure, and implementation-ready systems that create measurable impact across the built environment. As a systems-oriented leader at NIBS, you will help bridge strategy and execution by defining interoperable solution architectures that support federal partners, industry collaborators, and the broader infrastructure community.
In this role, you will establish reusable solution patterns across programs, improve technical alignment between stakeholders and implementation teams, and accelerate deployment of technology-enabled capabilities such as AI-enabled workflows, digital twin platforms, enterprise data environments, and project intelligence systems. You will work closely with project managers, developers, researchers, engineers, vendors, and federal stakeholders to define technical requirements, evaluate implementation approaches, and guide solutions from concept through operational deployment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Individual must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will lead technical efforts or working groups in a project setting, including internal staff and contracted technical resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5 or more years of experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions, digital platforms, or integrated data environments is required. Demonstrated experience translating business, operational, or mission requirements into scalable technical solution architectures is required. Experience developing technical requirements, architecture documentation, system integration strategies, or implementation roadmaps is required. Experience supporting prototyping, pilot deployments, or proof-of-concept initiatives that transitioned into operational solutions is preferred. Experience working in or with government-focused environments is preferred; federal contracting experience is a strong plus. Experience supporting AI-enabled workflows, digital twins, BIM systems, knowledge management systems, or enterprise data platforms is strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position-specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 10%.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia.
Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
Professional development and training opportunities.
NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!