Assistant Superintendent

STO Building Group

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer 5

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Ajax Building Company seeks an Assistant Superintendent to support field execution on complex projects from mobilization through closeout. You’ll work alongside experienced superintendents and trade partners, gaining hands‑on leadership exposure and a clear path to a lead role on increasingly complex projects.

The role involves driving day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and upholding safety, quality, and schedule commitments, building the experience needed to advance to

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Journeyman carpentry training and/or supervisory training courses preferred.
5+ years construction experience, OR 2+ years experience with 4-year degree.
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
Ability to motivate employees and handle different situations.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervision of craft personnel to ensure project is constructed by design, within budget and on schedule.
Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc.
Monitor personnel for compliance with safety and working procedures.
Advise Superintendent of all potential problems and assist in problem solving.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman carpentry training or supervisory training

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ajax Building Company is seeking a driven Assistant Superintendent to support field execution on complex construction projects from mobilization through closeout. This role offers a clear path to Superintendent, with hands‑on exposure to all aspects of field leadership while working alongside experienced Superintendents and trade partners.

Summary

The Assistant Superintendent will help drive day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and uphold safety, quality, and schedule—gaining the experience needed to step into a lead Superintendent role on increasingly complex projects.

Essential Functions

Assist with supervision of craft personnel to ensure project is constructed by design, within budget and on schedule.
Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc.
Monitor personnel for compliance with safety and working procedures.
Advise Superintendent of all potential problems and assist in problem solving.

Qualifications

Perform additional assignments as required.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Formal journeyman carpentry training and/or supervisory training courses preferred.
5+ years construction experience, OR 2+ years experience with 4-year degree
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Excellent communication and organizational skills
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
Ability to motivate employees and handle different situations.

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.

About Ajax

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

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