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Superintendent - Detention Centers Construction (Jail/Prison)

Austin, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Oversees day-to-day construction activities for correctional facility projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. Manages subcontractors, coordinates site operations, and monitors project progress to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Opportunity to grow your career within a stable, well-established company.
  • Be able to work on Cutting-Edge Projects with Innovative Technology

About Our Client

This privately held commercial general contractor has been operating for 50+ years, with experience delivering complex projects across multiple sectors including correctional facilities, courthouses, healthcare, education, corporate offices, hospitality, faith-based, and public-sector developments.

The company is known for managing large-scale institutional and government projects while maintaining a strong reputation for safety, quality, and long-term client relationships.

Job Description

  • Supervise daily construction operations to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Coordinate and manage subcontractors, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards.
  • Implement and enforce safety procedures to ensure a secure job site.
  • Track project progress, troubleshooting issues and preventing delays.
  • Liaise with clients, project managers, and team members to provide updates and address any concerns.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience managing correctional facility construction projects, including jails and prisons, with a strong understanding of construction methods and project execution.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices, with a commitment to enforcing compliance standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address project challenges and keep schedules on track.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills, enabling seamless coordination among clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout Texas as needed.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary (110k-135k)
  • Work related allowances
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Per diem
Contact
Sean Leeman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7075474

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Land Management
Industry
Property
Where
Austin
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sean Leeman
Job Reference
JN-072026-7075474
 

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