Project Manager, Corrections Construction Leadership

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for corrections construction based in Austin, TX. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors to deliver on schedule and budget.

Candidates bring 5+ years PM experience with GC exposure, strong communication, and leadership skills. Travel across Texas, Mississippi, and the Southern U.S. is required to support multiple facilities and backlog.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Proven ability to manage ground-up commercial, institutional, government, justice, corrections, detention, healthcare, education, or public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Team development

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

MS Project

Sage

Job description

Scott Humphrey Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for corrections construction based in Austin, TX. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors to deliver on schedule and budget.

Candidates bring 5+ years PM experience with GC exposure, strong communication, and leadership skills. Travel across Texas, Mississippi, and the Southern U.S. is required to support multiple facilities and backlog.