TDY Construction Superintendent

PAE Government Services Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Seasonal Construction Superintendent to support the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program under the ASC. You will supervise Facilities Trades personnel on construction and installation projects at McMurdo or remote facilities, coordinating with multiple teams and ensuring safety.

The role requires four years of supervision experience, ability to work in extreme cold, and willingness to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Four years of responsible construction supervision experience.
• Experience supervising craft foreman and craftsmen.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Facilities Trades crews on station construction and installation projects.
• Create project schedules, updates, progress reports, and completion reports.
• Coordinate tasking, labor and materials with facilities work centers and departments.
• Maintain effective communication between departments and represent the department in meetings.
• Perform tasks outdoors in extreme cold and challenging environments.

Skills

Read drawings

MS Office

Project planning

Extreme conditions

Communications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Maximo

CM software

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.

Summary: Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Construction Superintendents supervise Facilities trades personnel on construction and installation projects, coordinate with other departments, participate in project planning, and implement projects.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

Plan and supervise and the activities of Facilities Trades personnel in relation to station construction and installation projects, and/or construction and maintenance of remote research support facilities
Supervise and perform hands‑on tasks on construction and installation projects following project plans, specifications, and schedules
Perform material take‑offs, project planning, coordination, and scheduling
Create project schedules and updates, progress reports, and completion reports in electronic format as required
Regularly update the Construction Manager of the status of projects and other activities
Assist in developing plans and schedules for maintenance and construction projects
Coordinate tasking, labor and materials with Facilities work centers, other departments, and project/construction coordinators
Report project progress in relation to project schedules, and update schedules at required intervals
Identify required design and specification changes prior to construction
May coordinate, supervise, and perform all aspects of field camp construction, maintenance and upgrades, working closely with all trades involved in field camp construction, maintenance, and winterization (McMurdo only)
May perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as well as in adverse conditions
Maintain and update departmental inventory records and materials usage
Create as‑built drawings during and after construction for reference purposes
Accomplish various projects through the creation and utilization of design drawings and specifications
Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and squatting
Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings
Assist with ensuring accurate material and labor charge code use, and accurate timecard submittal
Interact with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person
Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Advise supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters
Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and diagrams
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed
Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems
Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Learn and effectively utilize computer‑based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo Only)

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum four years of responsible construction supervision experience
• Experience supervising craft foreman and craftsmen
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating
• Experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams
• Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer‑based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
• Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position

Preferred:

• Prior experience in Polar programs
• Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments (temperature, elevation, known hazards)
• Experience with Visio, AutoCAD or other design or engineering software
• Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

Physical and/or Other Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams

Compensation Details:

Hourly US $47.25 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits

Original Posting:

10/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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