Senior Traveling Superintendent - Detention / Justice

Layton Construction Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Ajax Building Company is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations on complex projects, including detention facilities. You will supervise craft and subcontractor teams, ensure safety, schedule adherence, and project quality.

Travel across Florida and the Southeast is required. We value extensive supervisory experience, including ground-up detention facility work, and prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Strong experience as Lead Superintendent on ground-up correctional/detention facilities.
• Active/Occupied correctional project experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida and the Southeast.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is built per design, budget and schedule.
• Travel to and work from project locations throughout Florida with Southeast opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and craft supervision.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods/equipment.
• Ensure safety program compliance and enforce project procedures and standards.
• Coordinate with Project Management to develop procedures and working documents.

Skills

Lead Superintendent

Detention facilities

Travel readiness

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

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Job Description

** 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. **

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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 weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

ABOUT AJAX

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 collaborative, team-oriented culture of a regional builder with the resources and stability of STO Building Group. As the company continues to expand, our employees have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, gain diverse project experience, and advance their careers.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 735 Primera Boulevard, Lake Mary, FL, 32746, US