Innovation Lab Director

If you are a talented project and relationship manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who is passionate about innovative solutions that are great for people, planet, and prosperity, then the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) is the right place to be. CSI is hiring its new Innovation Lab Director to work with local government, industry, economic development and community leaders to identify and develop plans for innovative integrated infrastructure projects that combine profitability and sustainability.

As a leader you will help organizations unleash the power of integrated infrastructure and industrial symbiosis, a process which weaves industries together to capture economic value by transforming surplus and waste from one organization into marketable resources for use by another.

The ideal candidate will have the skills to forge partnerships among public and private entities, manage complex relationships and projects, and be able to effectively communicate the benefits of integrated infrastructure to potential clients and partners. CSI anticipates expanding its Innovation Lab services and growing a team around the new Director, so the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and team management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the CSI Executive Director, the Innovation Lab Director will communicate the benefits of integrated infrastructure, negotiate service contracts and scopes of work, and lead project execution and delivery. The director will manage teams of experts (both staff and consultant) to implement deliverables and ensure client satisfaction, and will capture and share best practices to showcase projects that inspire and inform future projects.

The Innovation Lab Director will:

• Convene stakeholders to identify key opportunities and map resource flows for integrated infrastructure and symbiosis solutions
• Guide stakeholders through the project vision and planning process
• Assist stakeholders in refining plans, assessing business cases, and prioritizing investments
• Connect local client-partners with appropriate public and private funders and investors
• Support client-partners through early stages of project implementation

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ project management experience in related fields such as, but not limited to, wastewater, wood products, food and beverage production, infrastructure or utility systems, or industrial park development
• Three or more years’ experience leading teams and managing direct reports
• Proven ability to successfully manage complex project budgets, timelines, and partnerships
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse set of stakeholders and team members
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, implement and oversee development of integrated infrastructure initiatives
• Understanding of integrated infrastructure and familiarity with industrial symbiosis
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject such as manufacturing, forestry, natural resources, economics, business administration, or project finance
• Ability to travel regionally within the Pacific Northwest

Desirable Qualities and Qualifications

• Critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to mitigate risk factors and resolve complex or unforeseen conditions amid tight timelines and high client expectations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Innovative mindset, fearless curiosity, and unshakeable commitment to finding we-all-win solutions
• Financial and performance contracting expertise
• Familiarity with public, private, and blended financing
• Project Management Certification

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for the full-time Director position is $105,000 to $120,000, plus our generous benefits package which includes:

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 6% retirement match
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• All federal holidays
• Paid break during the last week of the year
• Strong culture of work-life balance

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CSI does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.

About the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure is the trusted Pacific Northwest-based non-profit with a mission to catalyze state-of-the-art sustainable infrastructure solutions that help communities of every kind thrive economically, socially and environmentally.

https://www.centerforsi.org

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in applying to terry@centerforsi.org by November 12th.

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