Traveling Superintendent - Justice / Corrections

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 must be able to travel frequently to various project sites across Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate craft personnel.
• Supervise craft personnel and other contractors to ensure project compliance with design, budget, and 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.

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 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 weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.