Senior Project Manager-Correctional Facility Construction

Kimmel & Associates

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $150k–$200k

Living allowance

Per diem

Project-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Lead major regional project

Opportunities for future projects

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Our client seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a complex $700M+ correctional facility project along the Gulf Coast (Alabama/Florida). The role oversees 25+ buildings over ~700,000 sq ft with a three-year construction window, advancing to subsequent major projects.

You will guide the project leadership team across lifecycle stages. Key responsibilities include steering schedule, budget, safety, quality, and risk management, while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers,

Qualifications

10+ years of commercial/institutional construction experience.
Experience managing large-scale projects typically $500M+.
Experience with prison, detention center, or secure facilities preferred.
Proven ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of project financial management, scheduling, contracts, risk management.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level leadership for a $700M+ correctional construction project.
Oversee project operations, financial performance, P&L, cost control, scheduling, safety and quality.
Lead a large project team including PMs, Asst PMs, Superintendents, and safety/quality staff.
Establish execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
Monitor financials, identify risks and cost impacts, and manage opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Risk management

Team mentorship

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About The Company

Our client is an established general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering large-scale, complex construction projects across commercial, industrial, institutional, and government markets.
With a long history of successful project execution, the company is recognized for its commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and operational excellence. Employees have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects while building long-term careers with a financially strong organization that offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the project management effort for a $700M+ correctional facility located along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida.
This is a highly complex, multi-building project encompassing 25+ buildings and more than 700,000 square feet, including precast cell buildings, a central plant, and extensive support facilities. The anticipated construction duration is approximately three years, with opportunities to transition to additional major projects following successful completion.
The Senior Project Manager will serve as a key member of the project leadership team, providing strategic and operational oversight across the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior-level leadership and direction for a $700M+ correctional construction project.
Oversee overall project operations, financial performance, P&L, cost control, scheduling, safety, quality, and risk management.
Lead and mentor a large project team consisting of 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 closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
Ensure project milestones, quality standards, contractual requirements, and safety objectives are achieved.
Provide oversight of project documentation, procurement, subcontract administration, change management, and closeout activities.
Utilize 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 a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement across the project team.

This position is ideal for a proven construction leader who has successfully managed large-scale correctional, detention, prison, institutional, or similarly complex projects.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial/institutional construction experience.
Significant experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably $500M+.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
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.