Project Manager (Biocontainment Construction Programs) (51545)

Position Objective: Provide services as a Project Manager (Biocontainment Construction Programs) in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Serve as a Project Manager for analyzing usage compliance for post-closeout NIAID UC6 Construction Grant Program, including conducting in-person site visits for all facilities.

• The UC6 Construction Grant Program supported construction of Regional biocontainment labs for biomedical research.
• Grant recipients were required to design, construct, and commission labs to support research on priority pathogens and emerging infectious diseases.
• Biosafety labs, at a minimum, were required to include a vivarium for small animals, and support space for research, administration, and building operations.
• Labs were required to support biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research.
• Labs were required to serve as a regional resource for research institutions in the area, including to assist public health efforts in the event of a bioterrorism emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop site visit plan for GMP approval and maintain progress/status updates.
• Review award and all monitoring/site visit compliance requirements for biosafety, biosecurity, facility and building usage/maintenance, and construction change orders. Requirements of NIH post-award monitoring must be met.
• Develop site visit agendas, checklists, and compliance tools for GMP approval.
• Coordinate site visit plans with recipients and NIAID staff. Participate in meetings with NIAID staff.
• Conduct all post-award monitoring site visits in-person (approximately 14 facilities). All biocontainment labs/facilities are located within the U.S.

o Conduct site visits for each facility, including facility tours and interviews with staff. GMP staff may opt to attend for observational purposes.

o Conduct in-depth analysis of the facility usage over the usage period and relevant documentation, including physical security/biosecurity, facility and building maintenance, and construction change orders

o Analyze whether compliance requirements were met during the usage period, including whether prior approval requirements for changes in use complied with NIH policy and the terms and conditions of award.

o Provide monthly status updates on progress of all sites.

o Meet the requirement of completing site visits prior to the end of usage period.

• Brief GMP on site visit outcomes and analyses, as needed.
• Draft and submit post-site visit reports for each facility to GMP within 30 days of the conclusion of the visit.
• Document site visits and closeout of usage requirements in the Official Grant File, or other NIH/NIAID systems (IMPAC II, WOMBAT, shared folders/resources, etc.).
• Manage other program requirements, including review and recommendations of prior approvals for changes and final closeout checklists and letters.
• Update internal SOP on processes for site visit activities and usage requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to the GMP Director and Deputy Director, and coordinate with designated staff, as requested.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Prior knowledge of the administration of federally-funded construction programs, grant mechanisms, and usage requirements.
• Experience conducting site visits.
• Will require knowledge of relevant NIH policies and award terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of organizational travel, budget, and purchasing systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of NIH, its organization, and culture preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH organizational travel (CGE) and personnel (FPS) systems is highly desired.
• Must be extremely reliable and adaptable with strong time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates good judgment, particularly when managing confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to be professional, clear, and accurate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

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