Project Manager

Position Overview: 

McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Project Manager. Primary role is to lead or assist in the acquisition and maintenance of client accounts for 2 of MBDC's core services - Cradle to Cradle® Certification and Cradle to Cradle® Consulting. 

Responsibilities:

Specific duties may include:

• Overseeing Cradle to Cradle® Certification projects for clients
• Organizing project deliverables and helping maintain agreed tasks and timelines
• Interacting with clients and their supply chain partners to collect and enter material information into MBDC's information management system. Interact with technical team to complete material evaluations
• Securing Non-disclosure agreements with clients and suppliers. Preparing proposals and contracts for new clients as needed.
• Educating clients, suppliers and general public about the goal of our work and processes used
• Supporting the Certification Program
• Maintaining the internal Project Management binder
• Participating in technical staff meetings
• Serving as the liaison for the affiliate architecture firm (William McDonough + Partners)
• Consulting
• Providing administrative support when needed

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (including Environmental Science; Biology; Environmental Planning; Chemistry; Industrial Ecology; Industrial Design; Permaculture within industrial settings; Environmental or Chemical engineering or any multi-disciplinary studies focusing on intersection between science and policy issues).

Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to manage client relationships; Ability to effectively use the internet for research; Ability to interact with manufacturing suppliers by phone; Interest and understanding of the interface between industry and the natural environment; Working knowledge of Cradle to Cradle, Design for Environment, Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle concepts; Functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

Compensation: Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 annually. 
Benefits: Insurance for health, dental, life, and disability; Vacation; Pre-tax retirement savings plan.

Submission deadline: August 15, 2010
Hire Date: Expected late August to early September 2010 

To Apply:

• Resume and cover letter describing your interest in MBDC as a potential employer and any work experience that is relevant to sustainable product design and manufacturing.
• Brief writing sample (3-5 pages) and desired salary range.
• Email all submissions. Please also indicate where you saw the job posting. We regret that we cannot respond to telephone calls.

For more information, please visit MBDC Employment.