Traveling Construction Superintendent - Detention

About the role

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on construction leader with strong supervisory experience in correctional facility projects. The ideal candidate will lead field operations, manage craft and subcontractor teams, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate craft personnel.
• Supervise craft personnel and other contractors to ensure projects are constructed according to 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 projects.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Strong experience leading active/occupied correctional facility projects required.
• Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida is required; flexibility to travel more broadly across the Southeast is preferred.
• 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.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to perform the following tasks: coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers; see well (either naturally or with correction); 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.