Senior Project Manager-Correctional Facility Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Columbus, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

An established general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead project management for a $700M+ correctional facility on the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida. The project is expected to take 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. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle and serve as a key member of the project leadership team. The role is full-time and onsite, with travel as required. Successful completion may lead to opportunities on additional major projects.

Requirements

  • At least 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

  • A 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 is strongly preferred.

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 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.

Benefits

  • $150,000–$200,000 base salary
  • Living allowance
  • Per diem
  • Project-based bonus incentive
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead one of the region's most significant construction projects
  • Exposure to additional major projects following successful completion
  • Supportive, safety-focused company culture
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