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Mechanical Construction Supervisor

Idaho Falls, ID; Idaho Falls; Idaho; ID; Idaho Falls, Idaho; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Our Nuclear Projects group is a Tier 1 provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering, and construction. We are looking to add a Mechanical Construction Supervisor to our growing team on the SFHP project located in Scoville, ID.

The Construction Supervisor (CS) reports to either the Construction Project Manager (CPM) or the Contracts Project Manager (CoPM), as applies, and is responsible for supporting the CPM/CoPM through daily oversight of the Subcontractor(s) work activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily oversight of Subcontractor(s). The CS is the first point-of-contact for subcontractor field supervision
  • Assist, at the direction of the CPM/CoPM, in validating subcontractor progress and subcontractor pay applications
  • Assists CPM/CoPM with coordinating daily subcontractor work schedules and attends daily pre-shift briefings or “Plan of the Day” meetings. Identifies and assists in resolving work issues between other project subcontractors/CS’s/CoPM’s
  • Review daily, or as required, Subcontractor’s hazard analysis for planned work activities
  • Familiarize and implement ours and Client Project Policies and Procedures
  • Read and understand the subcontract(s) technical documents, including specifications, drawings and supplemental material and monitor the subcontractor for conformance to those requirements
  • Familiarize and implement the Project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements as well as the Project Quality Assurance Plan (PQAP)
  • As required, review the Subcontractor’s site specific HSE and Quality Plan
  • As required, review Subcontractor’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  • As required, assist engineering with review of subcontractor technical submittals
  • Document Subcontractor’s daily activities including work progress, issues impacting safety, quality or schedule, manpower and required project coordination
  • Interface with client Subcontractor Technical Representatives (STR’s)
  • Interface and support Construction Quality Inspectors (CQI’s), Resident Engineers (RE’s) and HSE personnel
  • Implementation of Subcontractor work execution documents including, hot work permits, LOTO’s, and confined space entry authorizations

Qualifications:

  • At least a High School diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering
  • Some industrial construction site experience as a superintendent or construction manager
  • Construction experience to include structural steel, mechanical or civil work preferred
  • Position requires current OSHA 10 (within last 3 years) or the ability to obtain
  • USA citizenship is required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with industrial construction
  • NQA-1 experience

Essential Functions:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Project Information:

The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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