Arctic Field Project Manager - Remote Logistics Lead

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC seeks a Project Manager to oversee cradle-to-grave research projects, including scope, schedule, and budgets. The role supports NSF and non-NSF initiatives, with field work in Utqiaġvik, Alaska and remote communities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, drafting SOWs, coordinating with researchers and vendors, and ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery. Travel to field sites and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with project billing, invoicing, and budget tracking.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and completing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in budgets, project documentation, procurement activities, reports, and communications.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Receives and responds to instructions/assignments, must be able to read, write and speak English
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, researchers, subcontractors, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage Arctic-based research projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and track budgets for proposed and approved NSF and non-NSF projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, cost, and schedule, including timely reporting and change management.
• Draft statements of work and requisitions; serve as the contracting officer’s technical representative for field operations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate planning documents, including project summaries and season plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, researchers, vendors, and community partners to ensure sufficient inventory and services for field support.
• Lead project closeouts and conduct end-of-season debriefs.
• Liaise with local communities and agencies to align on project support.
• Review research proposals and provide technical and logistical feedback.
• Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries and support requests.
• Collaborate with the UIC Science Operations team on field planning and execution.
• Support the operations team during the field season, including troubleshooting and change management.
• Provide backup project management support to other team members as needed.
• Participate in regional team meetings and contribute to collaborative planning.

Skills

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC seeks a Project Manager to oversee cradle-to-grave research projects, including scope, schedule, and budgets. The role supports NSF and non-NSF initiatives, with field work in Utqiaġvik, Alaska and remote communities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, drafting SOWs, coordinating with researchers and vendors, and ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery. Travel to field sites and strong communication are essential.