Construction Superintendent - Winter 2027 (Antarctica)

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Construction Superintendent for a seasonal contract in Winter 2027, supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract. The role supervises Facilities trades personnel on construction and installation projects, coordinates with other departments, takes part in project planning and implements projects. It is open to McMurdo and remote research support facilities.

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 following plans, specifications and schedules
• Create project schedules, progress and completion reports, and keep the Construction Manager informed
• Coordinate tasking, labor and materials with work centers, departments and project coordinators
• Identify design and specification changes before construction and create as-built drawings
• Inspect worksites, evaluate staff tasking, ensure attendance at required training and give performance feedback
• Approve timesheets and Maximo work orders, and help order resupply materials
• Represent the department at operational meetings and advise the supervisor on progress, material and labor needs
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, report hazards and code violations, and comply with ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and wind, and deploy to remote facilities for day trips or longer periods (McMurdo only)

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• At least four years of responsible 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 check and federal background check clearance
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift and move equipment and climb in and out of equipment

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn computer-based labor, inventory and maintenance tracking applications
• Preferred: Visio, AutoCAD, Maximo or other design/engineering software