Construction Foreman - Lead Carpenter

Polar Field Services • Littleton, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Polar Field Services, Inc. is hiring a seasonal Arctic Construction Foreman to lead carpentry and construction work at Summit Station, Greenland. The role involves constructing and maintaining buildings at a remote field station, coordinating and supervising skilled trade craftsmen, and working alongside the crew to complete projects on time. The foreman reads blueprints, plans projects, completes material take-offs, tracks inventory, and creates redlines and as-builts when needed. The position includes deployments that vary in length, usually between April and September, and offers a wage of $2,047–$2,425 per week. The company pays expenses while employees are at Summit Station and traveling to and from the station. A health and welfare benefit of $4.22 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each week is also described; the posting says this is included in the posted range. Job offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of extensive carpentry experience, including design, rough framing, and finish carpentry.
• At least 2 years of experience as a carpentry foreman, lead, or supervisor.
• Experience working with and leading a diverse skilled trade team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Willingness to drive a snowmobile and other polar vehicles.
• Valid passport and driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in remote, cold environments.
• Ironwork and structural steel building assembly experience.
• Experience building commercial or industrial facilities.
• Prior completion of accredited OSHA training courses.
• First aid training.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain buildings at the remote field station.
• Coordinate and supervise a team of skilled trade craftsmen while working alongside them.
• Complete jobs on time.
• Read blueprints and plan projects.
• Complete material take-offs.
• Track inventory and materials on hand.
• Create redlines and as-builts when needed.
• Help keep the team safe while working in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $2,047–$2,425 per week.
• Health and welfare benefit of $4.22 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each week, included in the posted range.
• Expenses paid while at Summit Station and traveling to and from the station.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed