Sr. Project Manager I - Justice

Help Us Change the World—One Project at a Time

At PRIME AE, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story—and leaves a legacy. Whether it’s through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( www.primeeng.com ) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500+ professionals. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors. We’re expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team—and now is an exciting time to join us.

We are currently searching for a Sr. Project Manager, Architecture – Justice. This position can be a hybrid role in our Baltimore, Akron, Columbus, Pensacola or Jacksonville offices.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated licensed architect specializing in the justice market to manage our Justice projects. This position will provide the individual with an opportunity to grow their talents and increase exposure in the AE Justice market sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops Justice based master plans; facility needs assessments and programs; facilitates workshops and charrettes; develops studies and reports; and presents findings, master plans, recommendations and concepts.
• Develops design and construction documents, facilitates charrettes, develops studies and reports, field assessments, and other deliverables for Justice-related projects.
• Collaborate with PRIME AE’s inter-office divisions – MEP, Structural Engineering – as well as external subconsultants and Justice sector specialists.
• Plans and supervises the preparation of construction documents and other deliverables for projects according to client goals, needs, and budgets.
• Coordinates design disciplines, both in-house and outside consultants.
• Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with Detailed Design Documents.
• Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and construction documentation – specifically Revit.
• May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.
• May attend Justice sector conferences.
  
  

What You Will Bring:

• Registered Architect (preferably in one of the following States: Maryland, Ohio, Florida; or has NCARB certification that will allow State to State reciprocity)
• LEED Accredited Professional strongly preferred.
• 15 years’ combined experience in justice market, design and project management.
• Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation and construction materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal, listening and written communication, including client presentations.
• Experience with coordination of multiple design disciples required for developing complete documents.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Strong knowledge base of building codes, standards, building structures, and engineering systems.
• Strong knowledge of Justice best practices, guidelines and standards, such as, but not limited to: ACA, NIC, and NCCHC.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Why PRIME AE?

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At PRIME AE, you’ll find a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity. You’ll work on impactful projects that improve daily life, alongside colleagues who inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re advancing your technical skills or growing as a leader, we’re committed to helping you succeed.

• Full-Career Support: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.
• People-First Culture: We hire top talent, champion diversity, trust, and integrity.
• Meaningful Impact: Work on projects—from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems—that tangibly improve lives.
• Growth-Oriented: Strategically expanding capabilities and geography (e.g., Southeast acquisition, federal growth) with strong backing from investors.
• National Yet Local: Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.
  
  

PRIME AE Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.