Arctic Field Project Manager — Budget & Logistics

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead cradle-to-grave Arctic research programs in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. You will define scope, schedule, and budgets, initiate projects, manage resources, and report progress to stakeholders.

The role requires coordinating with researchers, vendors, and tribal partners, drafting statements of work, monitoring performance, and ensuring delivery within approved constraints; periodic travel to remote field sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, invoicing, and cost tracking.
• Advanced MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail in budgets, documentation, and procurement.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and needs.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work solo or in a team.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, researchers, subcontractors, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Arctic-based research projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and track budgets for NSF and non-NSF projects.
• Ensure delivery within scope, cost, and schedule with reports and changes.
• Draft statements of work and requisitions; act as COR for field ops.
• Prepare planning documents including project summaries and season plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, researchers, vendors, and community partners.
• Lead project closeouts and end-of-season debriefs.
• Liaise with local communities and agencies for alignment.
• Review proposals and provide technical/logistical feedback.
• Respond to inquiries and support requests promptly.
• Collaborate with UIC Science Operations on field planning/execution.
• Support operations during field season; troubleshoot and manage changes.
• Provide backup PM support to team members as needed.
• Participate in regional meetings and collaborative planning.

Skills

Budget tracking

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Adaptability

English proficiency

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead cradle-to-grave Arctic research programs in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. You will define scope, schedule, and budgets, initiate projects, manage resources, and report progress to stakeholders.

The role requires coordinating with researchers, vendors, and tribal partners, drafting statements of work, monitoring performance, and ensuring delivery within approved constraints; periodic travel to remote field sites is expected.