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 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. It is open to candidates willing to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.

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, labour and materials with work centres, 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 labour charges and timecards
• Inspect worksites, evaluate staff tasking, ensure attendance at required training and give performance feedback
• Advise the supervisor on progress, material and labour needs and personnel matters, and handle confidential personnel matters professionally
• Work with the NSF, military and other agency officials, and follow ASC environmental, safety, health, waste management and quality assurance requirements
• Take part in community programs such as house-mouse, daisy-picking, galley clean-up and recycling, and comply with safety objectives

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
• Ability to lift and move items up to the safety regulation maximum, climb in and out of equipment, crawl and work outdoors 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 labour, inventory and maintenance tracking applications
• Preferred: experience in polar programs, remote locations, Visio/AutoCAD, and Maximo or other CMMS