Traveling Superintendent: Justice/Corrections Projects

STO Building Group Careers; Valdosta (GA); 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 1

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Traveling Superintendent to lead active/occupied detention facility projects across the Southeast. You will supervise field teams, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

Travel to Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas as project needs require; per diem provided for eligible travelers. Strong leadership and construction knowledge are essential to deliver high‑quality facilities on

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Strong experience leading active/occupied detention facility projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Travel to and work from project locations throughout Georgia, with opportunities for assignments across the Southeast including Florida and the Carolinas.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Detention facility experience

Travel readiness

Communication

Organizational skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Traveling Superintendent to lead active/occupied detention facility projects across the Southeast. You will supervise field teams, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

Travel to Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas as project needs require; per diem provided for eligible travelers. Strong leadership and construction knowledge are essential to deliver high‑quality facilities on