Kimmel & Associates

Senior Project Manager-Correctional Facility Construction

Kimmel & Associates  •  Pensacola, FL (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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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.

Benefits

  • $150,000–$200,000 base salary
  • Living allowance
  • Per diem
  • Project-based bonus incentive
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead one of the region's most significant construction projects
  • Exposure to additional major projects following successful completion
  • Supportive, safety-focused company culture
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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