Senior Project Manager - Secure Facility Construction

BL Harbert International; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life & LTD

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Living allowance

Job summary

BL Harbert International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a correctional facility project from preconstruction through turnover. You will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractor performance, and quality compliance, while coordinating with owners and authorities.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PM experience on large construction programs, and a proven track record in complex, secure facilities. Relocation or travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction/project management experience preferred.
• Prior correctional facility construction experience strongly preferred, including prisons, jails, detention centers, or similar secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the project from preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Manage project profit and loss, budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and execution of the project schedule.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, contract administration, and performance.
• Oversee change management, including change orders, pricing, documentation, and resolution.
• Review and administer owner contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project operations comply with contractual requirements, plans and specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Partner with field team to align operations, schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Lead owner, architect, engineer, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Contract administration

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

BL Harbert International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a correctional facility project from preconstruction through turnover. You will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractor performance, and quality compliance, while coordinating with owners and authorities.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PM experience on large construction programs, and a proven track record in complex, secure facilities. Relocation or travel may be required as needed.