Senior Traveling Superintendent - Detention Facilities

Ajax Building Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on complex detention facility projects in Florida. You will manage craft and subcontractor teams, coordinate with project management, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

This senior role requires travel across Florida and the Southeast, strong leadership, and a track record as a lead superintendent on ground-up detention facilities.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Strong experience as Lead Superintendent on ground-up correctional/detention facilities.
• Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida; flexibility to travel more broadly across the Southeast is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Detention facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on complex detention facility projects in Florida. You will manage craft and subcontractor teams, coordinate with project management, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

This senior role requires travel across Florida and the Southeast, strong leadership, and a track record as a lead superintendent on ground-up detention facilities.