Senior Construction Superintendent

Layton Construction Company•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on construction leader to direct field operations and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and to client standards. The Senior Superintendent leads day-to-day construction activity, manages craft and subcontractor teams, and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent. The role oversees personnel, work execution, daily site planning, construction methods, field documentation, stakeholder coordination, safety, productivity, field transactions, and layout or field engineering. Ajax is a commercial contractor founded in 1958, delivering projects across the Southeast in healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission-critical, and other institutional markets. The company describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with opportunities for meaningful responsibility, diverse project exposure, and career advancement.

Requirements

10–15+ years of relevant supervisory experience in the construction field.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, and methods.
Thorough knowledge of safety requirements.
Ability to motivate employees and handle situations that occur on the project.
Ability to coordinate eye, hand, and finger movements, with full use of hands, arms, and fingers.
Ability to see well, naturally or with correction.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at any height.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, evaluate, and manage craft personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Supervise and coordinate craft employees, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure work is executed according to design, budget, and schedule.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily on-site construction activities, including manpower, materials, equipment, and sequencing.
Interpret drawings and specifications; provide technical guidance and recommend construction methods and equipment.
Support project management in developing and implementing project procedures, standards, and field documentation.
Interface with clients, inspectors, and trade partners to support successful project execution.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, promote a strong safety culture, document violations, and implement corrective actions in coordination with Safety leadership.
Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and overall project performance to meet contractual requirements.
Review and approve field-related transactions such as purchase requisitions and field change requests, as applicable.
Perform or oversee layout and field engineering activities.