Traveling Senior Superintendent - Detention​/Justice

Atlanta, GA, United States

Initial assignment for this role will be in the Orlando, FL
, area (per diem provided for travelers). Must have strong experience as lead Superintendent on ground-up detention facilities
.

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is looking for a hands‑on construction leader who thrives in the field and takes pride in delivering exceptional projects. As Superintendent, you will lead day‑to‑day field operations, manage craft and subcontractor teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the high standards our clients expect. The Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.

Ability to travel to various project sites is required.

• Hire, train, evaluate and terminate craft personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Supervise craft personnel and other contractors to ensure project is constructed by design, within budget and on schedule.
• Assist project management with drawing interpretations and recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Ensure all personnel comply with safety and working procedures.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of project.
• Promote a safe work environment.

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives and other contractors.
• Travel to and work from project locations throughout Florida, with opportunities for assignments across the Southeast.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on‑site functions.
• Supervise craft employees and other contractors as required by the contract.
• May authorize and approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards.
• Ensure all on‑site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations; notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Work closely with the Safety Director to create a constant awareness including rigid enforcement of the requirements of Ajax Building Company’s Safety Policy.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Perform and/or supervise building layout and field engineering.

• 8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Strong experience as Lead Superintendent on ground‑up correctional/detention facilities required.
• Active/Occupied correctional project experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida is required; flexibility to travel more broadly across the Southeast is preferred.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, and methods).
• Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
• Ability to motivate employees and handle any situation that occurs on the project.
• Thorough knowledge and exposure within prison systems as field supervisor.

• Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work at any height.
• Lift and carry objects weighting up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Ajax Building Company delivers complex, high‑impact construction projects across the Southeast. For nearly 70 years, Ajax has built a reputation for excellence in sectors including K‑12, higher education, justice, municipal, healthcare, mission critical, and other institutional markets. With a growing presence throughout Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, Ajax combines the…