FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER
Job Location:
Address:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT UNIT
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Posting Details:
Salary: $68,640.00
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 06/25/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER who builds Correctional security fencing to meet all physical plant standard requirements. In this position, you will be required to inspect locations to ascertain fencing conditions, advise on appropriate fencing materials, and then build and place these barriers in specified areas.
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Job Duties:
- Travels to various prison sites inspecting locations to ascertain fencing conditions, advise on appropriate fencing materials, and then build and place these barriers in specified areas proposing materials and finishes that fit the security needs of the sites while understanding the ways in which climates and terrains dictate fencing solutions
- Inspects property plans to determine the parameters of each site when these are unclear, conducts site inspections to ascertain the number of materials needed to complete each installation
- Measures the length of each section that requires fencing, determining the requisite height and shape of each fence in collaboration with security requirements
- Prepares the site by digging holes and trenches in which the fencing will be positioned
- Joins, raises, and secures segments of the fence in place
- Checks for gaps and vulnerabilities in the fencing and correcting these, as needed
- Manages installation ensuring time lines and budget are met
- Provides weekly project status reports to Bureau Administrator
- Drives on State business with a possible overnight stay
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge of prison operations, security and maintenance
- Design and construction of building renewal facility improvements and/or major tenant improvements
- Requirements of all Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National, State, and Local Building/Fire Codes, State Regulatory Agencies, Statutory Requirements
- State Governmental processes and practices regarding funding requests, purchasing, and management systems
- Planning and program development processes in governmental building/design construction projects
- Architectural and engineering contract requirements
- Security fence installation
Skill in:
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Oral and written communication skills
- Public speaking, planning, calculating, problem analysis and resolution
Ability to:
- Establish priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
- Communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all organizational levels
- Read and interpret construction documents including blueprints, schematic designs, and elevations
- Apply and interpret Federal and State law, Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
- Learn and adhere to the ADCRR policies and procedures
- Work in a prison environment
Selective Preference(s):
- Minimum of ten (10) years minimum experience working with all security levels of offenders in a various correctional settings
- OSHA 30 certifications for construction
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
- Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
