ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.

We are seeking a Director of Research to lead contract management initiatives that support the development and modernization of ASME standards. This role is crucial in ensuring research projects, service contracts, and standards-related products are effectively managed and delivered on time. The Director will also oversee key business relationships with government and private organizations, securing external funding to support research projects aligned with ASME’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of contracts for research projects supporting ASME standards committees.
• Oversee service contracts that facilitate committee and staff operations across the Standards & Engineering Services Business Unit.
• Lead contract management for ASME standards and non-standards product development.
• Secure and maintain partnerships with external organizations, including government agencies and industry leaders, to advance engineering research efforts.
• Collaborate with internal ASME leadership to identify and secure funding for Standards & Engineering Services R&D projects.
• Manage a team of at least two full-time project managers, overseeing hiring, performance evaluations, and work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with ASME agreements, mitigating risks associated with contract execution.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related science field, or equivalent experience is required, along with a proven track record in contract and project management. The ideal candidate will excel in building, securing, and maintaining both internal and external business relationships, ensuring adherence to established schedules and financial commitments.

Preferred qualifications include experience in codes and standards development.

This role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, with occasional business travel as needed.

ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $140,000 - $160,000 per year.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.