Remote Construction Manager, US Antarctic Program

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 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.