Project Manager – Grants and Proposals (60-70K) 

We’re seeking a Project Manager to support a leading New York State Energy Organization focused on advancing clean energy research, emerging technologies, and sustainable innovation across the state.


This is 4-month contract assignment
Remote:       40 hours per week, M-F / MUST be located in the Northeast 
Start Date:  March 2026

As a Project Manager you will manage high impact projects that directly contribute to New York State’s clean energy goals while working with universities, entrepreneurs, and technology partners.

Job Duties:

• RFP Management
• Lead end to end management of the RFP process, including planning, solicitation, review, and award phases.
• Design & Planning: Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all RFP documentation and processes meet internal policy and external regulations.
• Proposal Review: Coordinate review teams, synthesize feedback, and manage scoring and selection.
• Contracting: Support the transition from selection to contract execution, including document preparation and timeline alignment.

 

• Contract Management
• Track contractor deliverables and milestones to ensure timely performance.
• Prepare and organize documentation to support contract negotiation and execution.

 

• Team Support
• Assist with internal projects such as event coordination, marketing research, or strategic planning activities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project or contract management, ideally in a public or research driven organization.
• Strong coordination, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with RFP processes and vendor contracting.

For consideration, submit your resume to energyjobs@hiresapphire.com

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