JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

The Project Manager will provide comprehensive program management, compliance monitoring, and grants administration support for the NIAID UC6 Construction Grant Program. The ideal candidate will oversee post-award compliance activities, conduct in-person site visits, evaluate facility usage and adherence to grant requirements, and provide strategic recommendations to support successful grant closeout activities. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills, as well as experience working with federally funded construction programs and NIH grant requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and status reports to support post-closeout compliance monitoring activities for the NIAID UC6 Construction Grant Program.
• Review grant awards, terms and conditions, monitoring requirements, and compliance documentation related to federally funded biocontainment laboratory facilities.
• Develop site visit plans, agendas, checklists, and compliance review tools to support Grants Management Program (GMP) approval processes.
• Coordinate site visit schedules and logistics with grant recipients, NIAID staff, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct in-person site visits at recipient facilities throughout the United States, including facility inspections, tours, interviews, and compliance assessments.
• Analyze facility operations, building usage, maintenance records, physical security measures, biosecurity controls, and construction change documentation to assess compliance with grant requirements.
• Evaluate adherence to NIH policies, award terms and conditions, prior approval requirements, and post-award monitoring standards.
• Prepare and deliver monthly status reports on project progress, site visit activities, and compliance findings.
• Brief NIAID Grants Management Program leadership on site visit outcomes, findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Draft comprehensive post-site visit reports and submit findings within required timeframes.
• Maintain official grant records and document compliance activities within NIH systems, including IMPAC II, WOMBAT, and shared repositories.
• Review and provide recommendations regarding prior approval requests, usage changes, closeout activities, and grant compliance matters.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to site visit activities, compliance monitoring, and usage requirement reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and programmatic support to NIAID leadership and designated program staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive grant, facility, research, and operational information.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE REQUIREMENT:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, grants administration, compliance monitoring, construction program oversight, or federal program support.
• Experience managing federally funded construction programs, grants, or post-award compliance activities.
• Experience conducting site visits, inspections, assessments, or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of NIH grant policies, post-award monitoring requirements, and federal compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

• U.S. Citizenship.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:
• Experience supporting NIH, NIAID, or other HHS agencies.
• Prior knowledge of federally funded construction grant programs and facility usage requirements.
• Familiarity with NIH grants management systems such as IMPAC II and WOMBAT.
• Experience with federal travel systems, including Concur Government Edition (CGE), and NIH administrative systems.
• Knowledge of biosafety, biosecurity, laboratory facilities, or biomedical research infrastructure.
• Experience developing SOPs, compliance procedures, and program documentation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential.

LOCATION:
• Bethesda, MD (may be eligible for telework)