Senior Project Manager - Correctional Facility Construction

About the role

An established general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a $700M+ correctional facility project along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida. The project is highly complex, multi-building (25+ buildings, 700,000+ sq ft, including precast cell buildings, a central plant and support facilities) and expected to last about three years. The Senior Project Manager serves as a key member of the project leadership team, overseeing the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and direction for the project, overseeing operations, financial performance, P&L, cost control, scheduling, safety, quality and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a large team of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Safety professionals, Quality Control personnel and other staff.
• Set project execution strategies, schedules, budgets and performance objectives, and monitor project financials.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors and internal leadership, and ensure milestones, quality, contractual and safety objectives are met.
• Oversee documentation, procurement, subcontract administration, change management and closeout.
• Use Primavera P6 or comparable software to manage schedules, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Required profile

• 10+ years of commercial/institutional construction experience, with significant experience on large projects, preferably $500M+.
• Extensive experience with prison, detention center, correctional or secure government facilities strongly preferred and possibly required.
• Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite along the Gulf Coast of Alabama/Florida and to travel as required.

Required skills

• 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.

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000-$200,000 per year.
• Living allowance, per diem and project-based bonus incentive.
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to additional major projects after successful completion.