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 a Senior Superintendent at Ajax, 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 Senior Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 per 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15+ years of relevant supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering 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.
• The ability to motivate employees and handle any situation that occurs on the project.

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.

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.