Project Manager, Architect

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager, Architect leads and manages the process to design and develop space programs, budgets, schedules, concepts, and schematic designs. Participates in a variety of projects ranging from capital expenditure projects, to facility expansions, and new facility development. Helps develop and maintain design standards. Coordinates project designs with internal user groups, outside Architect consultants, and budgets and schedules. Works with internal stakeholders and outside consultants in the design and construction of all project sizes ($50K to $100 million project cost). Reviews, evaluates, and approves all physical plant modification and improvements requested from the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews physical plant modification and improvement requests from facilities. Verifies code and security compliance, and coordinates information with FSC subject matter experts as needed. Makes recommendations, proposes alternate solutions, and approves requests as appropriate.
• Leads design meetings with user groups, architects, contractors and consultant(s) as appropriate.
• Applies sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principals to projects.
• Implements and applies design standards during the preparation of design and construction documents to maintain the design intent.
• Maintains the design standards library.
• Manages the progress of the project with regard to code, adhering to design standards, scope, schedule and budget.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain competency in current and changing codes, technologies, materials and procedures.
• Works with internal stakeholders and outside consultants in the design and construction of all project sizes from renovations to large green field projects.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

ABOUT US:

CoreCivic is a diversified government Solutions Company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America’s recidivism crisis. We are a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) and the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 30 years.

Professionalism. Respect. Integrity. Duty. Excellence (PRIDE). These words describe the essence of our values as a company. PRIDE is personified everyday by every employee at every level at CoreCivic. It shapes the choices we make and is the roadmap to how we achieve our mission and realize our vision. CoreCivic is the leader in private correctional facilities and we are growing into the leader in the rehabilitation and re-entry market with facilities nationwide. Our facilities make a difference with the giving of both time and resources to organizations that are doing important work locally. CoreCivic is always recognized as a valued partner because of our unwavering commitment to community. Learn more at http://www.corecivic.com/.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Three years of experience as a Project Architect.
• Licensure to practice in the state of Tennessee (or ability to acquire Tennessee license) and NCARB certification.
• Working knowledge of current edition IBC, NFPA and ADA codes/standards.
• Prison/criminal justice project experience.
• Significant LEED, BIM and CADD experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mastered Degree is preferred.