ASC Construction Manager

National Association of Women in Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Antarctic Support Contract team supporting USAP locations. The CM will manage multi-disciplinary construction projects across McMurdo, Palmer, and South Pole stations, with self-performed and subcontracted work.

The role is remote within the US with deployments to Antarctica for four to six months annually, with travel, lodging, and meals provided. Citizenship and a Public Trust clearance are required before starting.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience is required. Equivalent work experience is considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• 5+ years of construction supervision experience.
• Experience supervising trades employees, project scheduling, and project cost estimating is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for the execution of construction projects.
• Manage construction activities following project plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Keep relevant project managers informed of project status through daily field activity reports.
• Plan and coordinate availability of equipment, tools and materials for self-perform work.
• Perform planning and estimating to support construction estimates, schedules, and procurements.
• Perform constructability design reviews.
• Responsible for change control during construction and managing budgets.
• Identify required design and specification changes prior to construction.
• Participate in project meetings to monitor progress and ensure safety compliance.
• Report project progress and updates to schedules.
• Support deconfliction of resources and subcontractor effectiveness.
• Coordinate site utilities and laydown areas as required.
• Interact with NSF, military, and agency officials as needed.
• Stakeholder management between ASC groups and subcontractors.
• Maintain a safe workplace program as a top priority.

Skills

Construction supervision

Project scheduling

Cost estimating

Communication skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Construction Manager,, with the proven ability to successfully manage multi-disciplinary construction projects, TO JOIN the Antarctic Support Contract team in support of US Antarctic Program (USAP) locations. Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission, and every team member plays a crucial role.

The Construction Manager (CM) will manage construction projects throughout the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Projects range from civil work, renovation, repairs, utilities construction, facility construction, and science construction support. Construction efforts are a mix of self-performed and subcontracted work. This position is remote based within the United States (US) and requires deployment to Antarctica, potentially requiring multiple deployments within a single calendar year. It is anticipated that the Construction Manager will deploy each year, with deployments varying in duration. Total deployment time is expected to range from four (4) to six (6) months per year. Travel, lodging (dormitory accommodation), and meals are provided during deployment.

** Deployment to Antarctica will be required for this role (approximately 4-6 months per year). The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. ***

** Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

** Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting. This process could take up to 4 months.

THE CHALLENGE

• Direct responsibility for the execution of construction projects.
• Manage construction activities following project plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Keep relevant project managers and others informed of project status, issues, and incidents for the project through daily field activity reports.
• Plan and coordinate for availability of equipment, tools and materials required to execute self-perform scopes of work.
• Perform planning and estimating as required to support construction estimates, schedules, and procurements.
• Perform constructability design reviews.
• Responsible for change control during the construction phase of projects and for managing budgets tied to construction activities.
• Identify required design and specification changes prior to construction, and utilize the request for information process, documented changes through engineering review.
• Participate in project meetings/teleconferences to monitor progress, implement procedures, ensure compliance with specifications and standards, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Report project progress in relation to project schedules, and updates schedules at required intervals.
• Support deconfliction of resources, maximize the subcontractor’s effectiveness, avoid costly delays, and minimize the impacts of projects on routine operations.
• Coordinate construction support efforts such as material laydown areas, jobsite trailer placement, and temporary site utilities as required for construction.
• Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF), military and other agency officials in a professional and tactful manner, on an as needed basis.
• Stakeholder management and coordination between Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) functional work groups and project specific subcontractors.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority on the job site.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience is required. Equivalent work experience is considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Contract requirement.
• 5+ years of construction supervision experience.
• Experience supervising trades employees, project scheduling, and project cost estimating is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and diagrams.

PREFERRED

• Active Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience executing construction projects in remote and logistically challenging locations.
• Possess OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience using construction scheduling applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project.
• Experience working in polar environments.
• Experience as Owner’s Representative.

** The anticipated salary range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000 annually.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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