Senior Construction Project Manager

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Position Title

Project Management Lead - Corporate Real Estate
What this job involves:

This role serves as the primary project management delivery lead for a major corporate real estate account, overseeing capital planning, program development, and multi-project execution. You'll be responsible for managing complex construction and development projects from concept through completion, leading cross-functional teams, and maintaining strategic client relationships. This position requires a strong combination of technical project management expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills to deliver superior results across a national platform while ensuring best practices and risk mitigation throughout all project phases.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Leading overall project management delivery and supporting capital plan development with program scope definition and resource allocation

• Developing comprehensive project budgets encompassing hard costs, soft costs, and construction cost/benefit analysis while driving cost savings initiatives through negotiation and value engineering

• Providing technical support across the project lifecycle including budgeting, scheduling, site improvements, entitlements and permits, consultant/contractor selection, and design team management

• Mining, creating, tracking, and monitoring meaningful data metrics, KPIs, and analysis to inform decision-making and demonstrate project performance

• Assembling and managing cross-functional teams of consultants and contractors while evaluating performance and providing intelligent bid leveling

• Maintaining strategic client relationships, conducting periodic account calls, and managing conflict resolution to ensure satisfaction and project success

• Ensuring accurate accounts receivable management to maintain working capital within corporate finance parameters

• Providing on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met and identifying areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk

• Training and developing JLL team members in firm and client procedures, methodology, and best practices expected for successful project implementation
Desired experience and technical skills:

• 7-10 years of practical experience in project administration and corporate real estate project management

• Proven experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously, including ground-up developments, major re-development projects, and corporate interiors

• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes as they relate to corporate real estate

• Experience working with landlords, developers, and institutional owners throughout the project lifecycle

• Knowledge and ability to read and understand design development and construction documents

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional presence and strong computer literacy

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret commercial leases, supporting lease review and providing valuable input on Work Letters and lease exhibits

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Project software, with demonstrated competency in PDS technology applications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with business development interest and capability
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred

• Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients

• Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior client service results

• Flexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada) as needed

• Ability to work in a hybrid model with three days in the downtown Los Angeles location (subject to change)

• Compliance with all JLL policies and procedures, including ethics, business practices, and HR policies

Plus: Secured environment experience or aerospace/defense contractor experience is a significant advantage
Preferred:

• Experience with space programming and development of schematic drawings

• Understanding of risk and compliance concepts related to construction, including JLL playbook management and client risk mitigation

• Active presence in industry organizations and attendance at industry events

• Track record of establishing and refining best practices and standards of excellence

• Experience in account team oversight including recruiting and managing talent

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site -Tucson, AZ

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

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