Knowledge of strategic and long-term planning for research, development or flight facilities and related equipment required to support operations for current and future program needs. Knowledge required to develop functional and facility requirements and the associated costs and scheduling. Includes knowledge required to coordinate and incorporate the necessary architectural engineering to satisfy all functional, institutional and regulatory requirements. Specialized knowledge of engineering and technology competencies to address specific high energy/ high risk facility systems including but not limited to: high temperature systems, high pressure systems, cryogenic systems, exotic gases, control systems, data acquisition systems, energy transfer systems, laboratory workspace planning, communication infrastructure. Knowledge of project management and control including life-cycle costs, engineering economics, and project planning and evaluation including scope, cost and schedule and program controls including earned value management or other measure for project controls. Includes abilities to devise and implement policies and procedures regarding risk/hazard mitigation and safety assurance.