Seasonal Antarctic Carpenter Foreman – Field Camp Lead

Amentum; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an experienced Carpenter Foreman to lead carpentry teams on the United States Antarctic Program under ASC. This role supervises crews, performs hands-on construction and maintenance tasks, and coordinates field camp projects in remote, challenging environments.

Applicants should have a minimum of six years in carpentry with at least two years in leadership, strong design-drawings literacy, and proficiency with MS Office and CMMS tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of documented carpentry experience including rough framing, finish carpentry, and design/layout.
• At least 2 of the 6 years must be in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications and diagrams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and computer-based maintenance systems (Maximo or similar).
• Experience with field camp construction and remote or extreme environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Carpenters and Carpenter Apprentices and coordinate tasks.
• Lead hands-on carpentry work on construction and maintenance projects.
• Oversee diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance on facilities.
• Coordinate material and labor from other work centers as needed.
• Create and maintain design drawings, schedules, and progress reports.
• Ensure safety, SOP compliance, and proper timecard submission.
• Interact with NSF/ASC personnel and support remote deployments when required.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in end-of-season evaluations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Reading design drawings

MS Office

Maximo CMMS

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Amentum seeks an experienced Carpenter Foreman to lead carpentry teams on the United States Antarctic Program under ASC. This role supervises crews, performs hands-on construction and maintenance tasks, and coordinates field camp projects in remote, challenging environments.

Applicants should have a minimum of six years in carpentry with at least two years in leadership, strong design-drawings literacy, and proficiency with MS Office and CMMS tools.