Senior Project Manager-Correctional Facility Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is an established general contractor recognized for delivering large-scale construction projects across commercial, industrial, institutional, and government markets, with a focus on safety, quality, integrity, and operational excellence. The Senior Project Manager will lead project management for a $700M+ correctional facility project along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida. The project includes more than 25 buildings and over 700,000 square feet, including precast cell buildings, a central plant, and support facilities. Construction is expected to take approximately three years, with opportunities to transition to additional major projects after successful completion. As a key member of the project leadership team, the Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational oversight throughout the project lifecycle, leading project operations, financial performance, scheduling, safety, quality, and risk management. The role is full-time and onsite, 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; preferred but not mandatory.

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.