Senior Program Manager, Justice & Detention Facilities

McKissack & McKissack; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Justice & Detention Facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

You will lead multi-scope programs across jail, courthouse, and support facilities, coordinating with architects, engineers, and security experts to ensure compliant, secure facilities. The role requires 10+ years in project management on justice-related projects, with strong leadership and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, client management, and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Ability to pass required security clearances and background checks for access to correctional and justice facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Manager, providing justice planning, programming, and management oversight across multiple justice scopes.
• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for jail, detention, and other justice facility projects.
• Serve as primary client liaison, ensuring delivery aligns with correctional operations and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and security consultants to meet detention facility standards and codes.
• Develop and manage program and project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing across scopes.
• Review design documents and submittals for compliance with security classifications and life-safety codes.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, submittal review, and change order management.
• Identify and mitigate risks unique to correctional environments, including phased construction in occupied facilities.
• Manage constructability reviews and coordinate security phasing plans with facility operations staff.
• Support master planning and alignment between jail, courthouse, and support facilities.
• Prepare and present status, budget, and schedule reports to senior leadership and clients.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to project engineers and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

McKissack & McKissack is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Justice & Detention Facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

You will lead multi-scope programs across jail, courthouse, and support facilities, coordinating with architects, engineers, and security experts to ensure compliant, secure facilities. The role requires 10+ years in project management on justice-related projects, with strong leadership and client-management skills.