Heart disease: the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States. Utilize your resourcefulness to help us solve this—and other public health issues—by joining the Office of Intramural Management (OIM) within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at NIH!

The junior project manager executes service requests and renovation projects to improve research laboratory and office workplace environments as a member of the OIM Space + Design Branch (SDB).  The OIM SDB  acts as internal owner’s representatives in Support of the NHLBI.  SDB maintains an extensive, multi-user database of all NHLBI space, coordinates day to day workplace needs through service requests, and manages renovation projects varying $50K-$3M in scale. 

This full-time, contract position is located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, which is bus/bicycle/Metro (Red Line: Medical Center) accessible.

Compensation

Up to $80,000 / year based on experience and/or education

About You

• You’re passionate about solving problems through architecture and want to use that passion to improve people’s workplace environment.
• You enjoy building relationships to get work done. Client interactions, contractor management, team collaboration and influencing others excites you.
• You take ownership over your work to deliver well thought, creative solutions.

About the Position

We provide world-class support to world-class scientists and clinicians investigating such critical areas as pulmonary functionality, aplastic anemia disease, and cell biology, and we're looking for a dynamic team member with a proactive approach to support the day-to-day processes within the OIM Space + Design Branch.

You will work with renowned scientific, clinical and administrative staff to translate their workplace needs into architectural solutions.  Project types range from biomedical research laboratories, hospital clinics and commercial offices.  We need someone who thrives with autonomy, seeks information resourcefully, and implements projects seamlessly. To do so, you’ll:

• Manage & execute service requests such as scientific equipment installations, furniture installations/reconfigurations, personnel relocations, laboratory casework modifications, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade coordination
• Works closely with Senior Project Manager to develop programs of requirement for new renovation projects >$250K
• Independently manages large scale laboratory/office moves
• Independently manages small-mid scale renovations <$250K, i.e. laboratory modifications, furniture layout and installation and office renovations
• Incorporates all as-built drawings into NHLBI space database after renovation projects
• Updates architectural plans to reflect furniture, fixtures & casework
• Conducts project close out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement
• Contributes to team meetings and collaborative branch improvement efforts
• Initiates, coordinates, and implements special Division programs and projects

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3-5 years’ experience in architecture, construction, engineering, or planning industries
• Dynamic personality with a high level of interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively and persuasively with all levels of an organization
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, with ability to apply other project management tools
• Exposure to writing scopes of work, estimating costs, developing programs of requirement, reviewing construction documents for compliance, and managing schedules
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to manage and simultaneously coordinate high-priority short and long-term projects
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with assembly of concept and construction drawings