Senior Project Manager-Correctional Facility Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An established general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the project management effort for a $700M+ correctional facility project along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida. The project is expected to span approximately three years and includes more than 25 buildings and over 700,000 square feet, including precast cell buildings, a central plant, and extensive support facilities. After successful completion, there may be opportunities to transition to additional major projects. The Senior Project Manager will be a key member of the project leadership team, providing strategic and operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle. The role oversees project operations, financial performance, P&L, cost control, scheduling, safety, quality, risk management, project staff, stakeholder coordination, procurement, documentation, subcontract administration, change management, and closeout. The position is full-time and onsite along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida, with travel as required.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial or institutional construction experience.
Significant experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably valued at $500M or more.
Extensive experience with prison, detention center, correctional, or secure government facilities is strongly preferred and may be required.
Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of project financial management, P&L, cost control, scheduling, contracts, risk management, and project delivery.
Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain strong owner and subcontractor relationships.
Willingness to work full-time onsite along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida.
Ability and willingness to travel as required for project and company needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience with prison, detention center, correctional, or secure government facilities.
Experience managing projects valued at $500M or more.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level leadership and direction for a $700M+ correctional construction project.
Oversee project operations, financial performance, P&L, cost control, scheduling, safety, quality, and risk management.
Lead and mentor a large project team, including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Safety professionals, Quality Control personnel, and other project staff.
Establish and maintain project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
Monitor project financials and proactively identify opportunities, risks, and potential cost impacts.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
Ensure project milestones, quality standards, contractual requirements, and safety objectives are achieved.
Oversee project documentation, procurement, subcontract administration, change management, and closeout activities.
Use Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software to develop, monitor, and manage complex project schedules.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, budget, quality, and profitability.
Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement across the project team.
Travel as required for project and company needs.