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.

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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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Original Posting:

September 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.