Construction Superintendent - Correctional Facilities

Commercial Construction Superintendent — Correctional Facilities

Location: Austin, TX

Travel: Extensive travel throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the Southern U.S.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A well-established commercial General Contractor headquartered in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead correctional facility and prison construction projects throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the surrounding Southern markets.

IMPORTANT: Previous construction experience specifically on correctional facilities, prisons, jails, or other secure detention facilities is REQUIRED. This is a mandatory qualification — candidates without direct correctional/detention facility construction experience will not be considered.

This role is ideal for a Superintendent who is comfortable traveling extensively and has a proven track record managing complex commercial construction projects in secure, highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for correctional facility and prison construction projects from mobilization through project completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, project management teams, and other project stakeholders to maintain schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Manage site logistics, manpower, sequencing, scheduling, inspections, and overall field execution.
• Interpret construction documents, plans, specifications, and project schedules to ensure work is executed according to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and government/agency representatives throughout construction.
• Identify and resolve field issues, constructability concerns, and schedule conflicts proactively.
• Conduct regular quality-control and safety inspections and maintain a safe, compliant jobsite.
• Participate in project meetings and provide accurate updates regarding progress, manpower, schedule, and potential issues.
• Maintain project documentation, daily reports, schedules, and other required field records.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

• MANDATORY: Previous Superintendent experience specifically on correctional facilities, prisons, jails, detention centers, or secure government facilities.
• Candidates without direct correctional/detention construction experience will be rejected.
• Proven experience leading commercial construction projects as a Superintendent.
• Ability to independently manage field operations and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the Southern U.S.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites for extended periods.

Travel Requirements

• This is a travel-heavy position. The Superintendent will be based out of the company's Austin, TX headquarters/market but will be required to travel extensively to project sites throughout Texas, Louisiana, and other Southern states .
• Candidates must be comfortable spending significant time away from home based on project location and duration.

Local-only candidates or candidates unwilling to travel extensively will not be considered.

Why This Role

• Established commercial General Contractor headquartered in Austin, TX.
• Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile correctional construction projects.
• Projects throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the Southern U.S.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility over field operations.
• Long-term opportunity with a growing construction organization.

APPLY ONLY IF YOU MEET BOTH NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. You have previous Superintendent experience specifically on correctional/prison/jail/detention facility construction projects.

2. You are willing and able to travel extensively throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the Southern U.S.

Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.