Traveling Construction Superintendent

Job Description

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.

Assignments are available across Georgia-including Fulton County, Macon County, and Valdosta -as well as in the Orlando, Florida , area. Candidates may begin on a GA-based assignment and continue supporting projects within Georgia, with travel across Georgia (and into Florida & the Carolinas if desired) as project needs require. Per diem is provided for eligible travelers.

Must have solid experience leading active/occupied correctional facility projects .

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 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. 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 leading active/occupied detention 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 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.

BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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


EEO STATEMENT:


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 .


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.

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.