Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS
Travel Requirement: Yes
Teleworking: Yes
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt - Salary
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Construction Manager to oversee multiple, simultaneous large-scale retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex institutional projects valued at over $200 million, ensuring strict adherence to budgets, timelines, security protocols, and safety standards. This role demands exceptional leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with secure facility renovations while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Some of your duties may include:
- Lead all phases of the construction lifecycle for multiple projects, from conceptual development and planning to closeout, ensuring all deliverables meet contract specifications and client objectives.
- Develop, manage, and monitor comprehensive project budgets (exceeding $200M total portfolio value), schedules, and cost estimates, implementing effective cost control techniques and mitigating financial risks.
- Serve as the primary liaison between project owners (public agencies/correctional authorities), architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialized subcontractors, ensuring clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders.
- Oversee daily on-site construction operations, ensuring strict compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations (OSHA), and security protocols for an active detention environment.
- Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors, providing clear direction, resolving conflicts, and ensuring quality standards are met for specialized systems (e.g., security, MEP/FP, infrastructure).
- Proactively identify potential project risks, such as delays, emergencies, or design issues, and develop and implement effective mitigation strategies to avoid cost overruns and schedule impacts.
- Track and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily logs, maintaining accurate records for reporting and compliance purposes.
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks to ensure work aligns with design documents and quality standards.
- Perform all other duties and tasks assigned
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:
- Must hold a valid Arizona ROC B-1 General Commercial Contractor License and have successfully passed the associated Trade Examination
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with significant experience managing projects valued over $100 million.
- Proven experience running multiple large-scale retrofit/renovation projects in secure institutional environments, specifically detention or correctional facilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the unique operational, safety, and security requirements of active correctional centers.
- Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project) and other relevant construction technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, to include detention grade materials, contracts, and relevant legal requirements.
Work Environment:
Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Physical Requirements:
Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.