Construction Project Manager - Traveler (corrections/correctional) - Austin, TX

Job Posted 8/6/2026
White Construction
Austin, TX 78746
United States
Job Description

***Candidates must have corrections/correctional project experience (jail, prison, detention center, etc).

Company highlights:

  • 55 years in business, the leading Austin-based GC
  • Record years in 24 & 25!
  • Long employee tenure
  • Family-owned, mid-sized firm (you're not just a #)
  • Diverse portfolio

About White Construction

White Construction’s vision is to be the most sought-after provider of construction services. We take pride in our history of excellence and in maintaining meaningful relationships with our clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors alike. This family-owned construction firm takes our family values seriously as employees from different backgrounds come together with a core purpose of Building Success Together. Through our core values of Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust, and Relationships, we deliver quality and exceptional service on the most complex projects with our client’s goals and visions at the forefront of our operations. From healthcare facilities to corporate headquarters, retail centers to high end residential, White Construction approaches every project with remarkable attention to detail, offering our clients and partners the step-above service that has kept them coming back since 1971.

Benefit highlights:

  • Bonus program
  • Company provided medical insurance (no cost to employee)
  • Truck allowance
  • Cell phone allowance
  • 401k plan including company contribution (fully vested immediately)

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Vice President or Project Executive, your roles and responsibilities as Project Manager would encompass the following:

  • Contract Administration - Has a sound knowledge of the requirements of owner’s contract, including insurance, bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
  • Cost Management - Demonstrates the ability to understand and analyze financial reports, status reports, labor, and other job-related reports to effectively control costs and maximize profitability.
  • Schedule Management - Has a complete working knowledge of project scheduling. Has demonstrated the ability to implement and maintain the project schedule, including development, updating, effectively communicating with the team, and assisting field in management of the schedule.
  • Quality Management – Taking an active role in the development and execution of the Project Quality Management Plan, in strict adherence with contract documents.
  • Safety Management - Exhibits an unwavering commitment to safety, including taking part in weekly safety meetings and taking preemptive measures to ensure safe work practices.
  • Relationship Management - Serves as a representative for White Construction by establishing and maintaining client and peer relationships, attending industry networking events, and fostering business opportunities.
  • Communication Skills – Have an ability to convey your message both verbally and in writing in a professional, intelligent, and concise manner.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • 6+ years’ experience in similar construction project types

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

White Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

 

White Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of White Construction without a prior written or verbal search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of White Construction Company. Please, no unsolicited phone calls or emails to individuals in the organization regarding this or other openings.

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