Project Manager - Detention Facility Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead corrections construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers exposure to high-profile, ground-up facilities across Central Texas, Mississippi, and the Southern U.S.

You will coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, review drawings and scopes, and drive milestones to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead project turnover from estimating to operations.
• Review drawings, specs, and subcontractor scopes.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets and procurement plans.
• Coordinate permitting and project startup activities.
• Execute subcontract agreements and oversee buyout processes.
• Manage all phases of corrections and detention facility construction.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, consultants and subs.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, COs and project documentation.
• Drive schedules and maintain budget performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and proactive communication.
• Partner with Superintendents to ensure delivery.
• Conduct site visits, coordinate MEP, security and systems installations.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning and turnover.

Skills

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

MS Project

Sage

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

MS Project

Sage

Job description

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?

Scott Humphrey has partnered with a well-established and growing Austin-based Commercial General Contractor to identify a Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading projects from concept to completion. This is an opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation for quality, client relationships, and successful delivery of complex construction projects throughout Texas and the South.

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.

Why This Opportunity?

• 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.

What You'll Be Doing

Preconstruction & Project Planning

• 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.

Project Execution & Client Management

• 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.

Field Leadership

• 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.

Quality, Safety & Project Closeout

• 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.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

Ideal Background

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.