Project Manager (Biocontainment Construction Programs) (51545)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Rockville, MD

1d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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).
Conduct site visits for each facility, including facility tours and interviews with staff.
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.
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.
Provide monthly status updates on progress of all sites.
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.