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Superintendent - Jail/Prison Construction Projects

Austin, Texas Permanent USD100,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Oversees all on-site construction activities for correctional facility projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards. Responsible for managing subcontractors, enforcing safety requirements, and maintaining project performance throughout the construction process.
  • Grow within organizations that prioritize long-term development
  • Join a team supported by experienced leadership and clear project processes.

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

  • Direct daily field operations to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality expectations and safety requirements.
  • Establish and enforce job-site safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Monitor construction progress, proactively resolving issues and minimizing project delays.
  • Collaborate with clients, project leadership, and project teams to communicate status updates and address project-related 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

  • Experience managing correctional facilities (jail/prison) construction projects with strong technical knowledge.
  • Ability to lead teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on-site.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety standards and enforcement of protocols.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues and maintain project time-lines.
  • Excellent communication and leadership for effective coordination with clients and teams
  • Open to travel across Texas



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary (100k-135k)
  • Work related allowances
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Per diem
Contact
Sean Leeman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070330

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Land Management
Industry
Property
Where
Austin
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sean Leeman
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070330
 

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