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 as part of 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. It involves working outdoors in extreme cold and deploying to 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 according to 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, other departments and project coordinators
• Identify design and specification changes before construction and help develop maintenance and construction plans
• Maintain inventory records, create as-built drawings, and ensure accurate material and labor charges and timecards
• Inspect worksites, evaluate staff tasking, ensure attendance at required training and give performance feedback
• Work with Human Resources on personnel matters, conflicts and evaluations, and handle confidential matters professionally
• Order resupply materials, access and approve timesheets and Maximo work orders, and follow ASC ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements

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 clearances
• Valid US driver's license; able to lift and work in extreme cold

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: polar program experience, remote location experience, Visio/AutoCAD, Maximo or other CMMS