Project Manager

Description

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to work within the Project Management Office that plans and leads a diverse portfolio of projects on behalf of the U.S.'s National Science Foundation to support Antarctic science and research under the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The mission of the National Science Foundation is "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense...". As the prime contractor program managing the Antarctic Support Contract, Leidos Project Managers have opportunities to lead and support some of the most unique projects around the globe. The selected Project Manager candidate will be expected to be well experienced and competent in whole-project-lifecycle engagement and leadership - in taking projects and project teams from beginning to successful project delivery and completed closeout.

*** Deployment to Antarctica may be necessary at the discretion of management (approximately 3 to 8 weeks/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 start date. This process could take up to 4 months.

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About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

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.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.

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The Challenge:

• Lead in the development and execution of project initiation activities including, requirements gathering & management, project charter and project execution plan development, stakeholder identification and management.

• Have a thorough knowledge of project schedule and estimate development methods and tools, and establishment of cost and schedule baselines that will establish the performance expectations of project lifecycles. Knowledge of Primavera P6 is a benefit, but at a minimum must understand scheduling relationship types, basic scheduling knowledge, critical path, etc.

• Executes projects by following standardized project management processes, specifically; scope management, change management, communications management, quality management, resource-needs planning and management, and project information and data management.

• Hands on experience with the typical steps of a construction project from submittals and RFI's, to red-lines, as-builts, and closeout.

• Be knowledgeable in project procurement management. Areas of required knowledge and experience include contract types, contract and subcontract negotiations, and development of statements of work, requests for information, and requests for proposals.

• Lead in the identification and management of project risks.

• Develop, deliver, and present monthly project status reviews and briefings.

• Navigate a matrixed organization to identify the resources and support needed to ensure project success. Manage projects throughout their entire lifecycle as part of a portfolio within a large, complex organization.

• Leverage communication and collaboration skills within a diverse workforce.

• Obtain and integrate requirements from external stakeholders, while working with the team to implement new technical solutions leveraging advanced concepts.

• Ensure high end-user and client satisfaction.

• Lead, manage and integrate day-to-day execution of project activities in accordance with contract requirements while holding those accountable to perform necessary tasks.

• Ensure technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance are maintained within established thresholds.

• Ensures compliance with program quality standards.

• Serves as the primary contact for assigned projects.

• Interfaces with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel.

• Plans and executes project closeout activities.

• Possesses strong creative, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage a team of engineers through the progression of design while keeping individuals held accountable and hitting schedule deadlines.

• Candidate must have experience organizing the project documents working collaboratively with other users.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of Construction and/or Project Management experience with Vertical Construction/Building Projects or Facilities Maintenance/Upgrade Projects, including 4 years at the Project Manager or Construction Engineering Manager level of responsibility. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Relevant experience includes the delivery of complex projects ensuring coordination of multidiscipline and multi-company teams, understanding design risk assessments, and reviewing technical design documentation for coordination of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical.

• Must be articulate in communication with multiple levels of clients and stakeholders. Must be comfortable speaking with all different groups: subcontractors, internal engineering, and National Science Foundation representatives.

• Must have current working knowledge of construction industry standards and certifications.

• Must have demonstrated experience maintaining cost and schedule performance using earned value methodologies.

• Experience managing various types of contracts for subcontractors including, but not limited to, Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Design Build, Incentive-Based.

• International travel to support led projects is be expected.

You May Also Have:

• Professional Registration or Project Management Institute certification is desirable.

• Experience maintaining current infrastructure while building replacement infrastructure.

• Experience in government contracting.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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