Construction Superintendent - Antarctic Support Contract

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Construction Superintendent for a seasonal contract supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program under the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The role supervises Facilities trades personnel on construction and installation projects, coordinates with other departments, takes part in project planning and implements projects. The position is based at McMurdo Station.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Facilities Trades personnel on station construction, installation and maintenance of remote research support facilities
• Supervise and perform hands-on construction and installation work according to plans, specifications and schedules
• Perform material take-offs, project planning, coordination and scheduling, and prepare electronic schedules, progress and completion reports
• Update the Construction Manager on project status and help develop maintenance and construction plans
• Coordinate labor, materials and tasking with work centers, departments and project coordinators
• Identify design and specification changes before construction and create as-built drawings
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and adverse conditions, including field camp construction, maintenance and winterization (McMurdo only)
• Maintain inventory records, track hours and costs, and ensure accurate timecards
• Inspect worksites, advise staff on hazards and safety, and give performance feedback and end-of-season evaluations
• Order resupply materials, approve timesheets and Maximo work orders, and comply with ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• At least four years of construction supervision experience, including supervising craft foremen and craftsmen
• Experience in project planning, scheduling and cost estimating, and in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and a US driver's license
• US citizenship required to obtain and maintain facility credentials at this location
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and work in extreme cold

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Preferred: Visio, AutoCAD, Maximo or other design/engineering and maintenance management software
• Preferred: polar program experience and experience in remote or extreme environments