Senior Corrections Facilities Operations Lead

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks a maintenance and construction-focused professional to manage facility upkeep, coordinate with private contractors, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role emphasizes planning preventive maintenance, supervising operations, and controlling costs to support safe, secure prison environments.

Qualified candidates will have relevant education and at least one year of specialized experience in correctional facility design or

Qualifications

• Education in specified fields or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience in related work.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, laws governing construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a maintenance program for prison facilities and related properties.
• Review project plans and specifications for workability, and supervise contractor work to ensure conformance.
• Estimate materials and labor costs for maintenance/construction projects and coordinate with funding sources.

Skills

Correctional facility design knowledge

Contractor coordination & oversight

Cost estimation for construction

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate education in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks a maintenance and construction-focused professional to manage facility upkeep, coordinate with private contractors, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role emphasizes planning preventive maintenance, supervising operations, and controlling costs to support safe, secure prison environments.

Qualified candidates will have relevant education and at least one year of specialized experience in correctional facility design or