Senior Construction Project Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. As an experienced Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in this pursuit by leading projects and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Your innovative approach, collaborative mindset, and commitment to success will help us further strengthen our culture of collaboration and advancement. Summary of Duties/Essential Functions: * Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives. * Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project, and specific deliverables is fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria. * Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation. * Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions. * Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff. * Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames. * Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection and bid/award process. * Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned. * Manage project performance against schedules, schedule milestones and critical path items on multiple projects. * Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations. * Identify, manage and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.). * Contribute where needed and/or requested in the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence for the business unit and JLL overall. * Assist in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation. * Any/all other duties as assigned. Additional Key Attributes: * Leadership & Client Relations: Demonstrates exceptional project leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to engage and earn the trust of senior executive-level clients. * Strategic Project Development: Develops comprehensive project execution strategies, consistently demonstrating ability to distill complex requirements into clear, actionable plans for dynamic, multi-faceted projects. * Project Management Expertise: Fully competent managing projects of all types and scales, including complex, high-visibility initiatives and enterprise-wide programs. * Financial & Schedule Management: Expert-level proficiency in schedule and budget development, forecasting, and performance reporting across project lifecycles. Proactively adapts schedules and budgets in response to emerging challenges, deploying effective mitigation strategies to maintain project trajectory. * Accountability & Value Delivery: Maintains high performance standards across all team members, stakeholders, and client personnel to ensure successful project outcomes. Actively pursues value engineering opportunities and optimizes RFP/procurement strategies to maximize client value while achieving project objectives. * Technical & Collaborative Skills: Strong technical knowledge of architectural drawings, space planning concepts, and furniture systems integration. Highly organized with advanced analytical capabilities, fostering collaborative and innovative project environments. Ensures integrated service delivery through effective coordination across multiple JLL service lines and external partners. Qualifications * Technical & Collaborative Skills: Strong technical knowledge of architectural drawings, space planning concepts, and furniture systems integration. Highly organized with advanced analytical capabilities, fostering collaborative and innovative project environments. Ensures integrated service delivery through effective coordination across multiple JLL service lines and external partners. * 7+ years of similar working experience. * Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 117,810.00 - 144,210.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: Remote -Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include: * 401(k) plan with matching company contributions * Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care * Paid parental leave at 100% of salary * Paid Time Off and Company Holidays * Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. 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