Traveling Senior Superintendent - Corrections

Layton Construction Company•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on construction leader to direct day-to-day field operations and lead craft and subcontractor teams. The initial assignment is in the Orlando, Florida area, with per diem provided for travelers. The role reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent. Travel to project sites throughout Florida is required, with opportunities for assignments across the Southeast. The Superintendent oversees construction to ensure work follows design, budget, schedule, safety requirements, and contractual expectations. The position requires strong experience as a lead Superintendent on ground-up correctional or detention facilities. The Superintendent works with client representatives, contractors, project management, and the Safety Director, and is responsible for field productivity, building layout, and field engineering.

Requirements

8–10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
Strong experience as Lead Superintendent on ground-up correctional or detention facilities.
Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods.
Thorough knowledge of safety requirements.
Ability to motivate employees and handle situations that arise on the project.
Thorough knowledge of and exposure to prison systems as a field supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience on active or occupied correctional projects.
Flexibility to travel more broadly across the Southeast.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate craft personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Supervise craft employees and contractors to ensure construction follows design, budget, schedule, and contract requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site construction functions and interface with client representatives and other contractors.
Assist project management with drawing interpretation, construction methods, equipment recommendations, and project procedures and standards.
Ensure personnel comply with project procedures, safety requirements, and work rules; document violations and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Work with the Safety Director to promote awareness and enforce the company Safety Policy.
Manage craft productivity and the efficient use of materials and equipment, and oversee contractual project performance.
Perform or supervise building layout and field engineering.
May authorize and approve project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, and field design change requests.