Project Manager - Correction Construction

Project Manager - Corrections Construction Austin, TX Based | Projects Across Central Texas, Mississippi & the Southern U.S.

Ready to take ownership of impactful projects and accelerate your construction leadership career?

• Multiple jail and detention facility projects starting soon
• Strong pipeline of corrections and public-sector work
• High-visibility role with direct impact on project success
• Opportunity to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Collaborative leadership team with long-term advancement opportunities
• Join an Austin-based GC with a strong reputation and growth strategy.

With multiple corrections projects already in the pipeline across Central Texas and Mississippi
, and additional opportunities being pursued throughout the Southern U.S., this is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a growing market sector.

• Lead project turnover from estimating to operations.
• Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans.
• Coordinate permitting, agency approvals, and project startup activities.
• Execute subcontract agreements and oversee buyout processes.

• Manage all phases of corrections and detention facility construction projects.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Drive project schedules and maintain budget performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful project delivery.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, logistics, and safety.
• Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, security, and specialty systems installations.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Assist field teams in resolving project challenges and maintaining schedule commitments.

• Champion quality control throughout all phases of construction.
• Enforce OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.
• Lead punch-list completion, project closeout, and owner turnover.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and contract requirements are fulfilled.

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial, institutional, government, justice, corrections, detention, healthcare, education, or public-sector projects.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, cost control, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and client relationships.

• Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, MS Project, Sage, or similar construction management software.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, contract administration, procurement, and construction documentation.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• Natural leader focused on team development and project success.
• Strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Career-driven professional seeking long-term growth and leadership opportunities.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project locations throughout Texas, Mississippi, and the Southern U.S.

We're particularly interested in candidates coming from small to mid-sized General Contractors who have successfully managed ground-up commercial, government, institutional, justice, or corrections projects and are looking for greater project exposure, career advancement, and leadership opportunities.

If you're a relationship-focused Project Manager looking to join a respected Austin-based GC with multiple corrections projects underway and a strong future backlog across the South, we'd love to connect.