Team Lead - Senior Project Manager, Critical Facilities

Role Description

As a Team Lead, Projects, you will play a crucial role in driving outstanding project management and delivering exceptional results. In this role you will lead a team of project managers, collaborate with various stakeholders to define project objectives, scope and deliverables, and oversee PM processes as it relates to critical infrastructure facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver complex, multi-sector MEP and critical infrastructure projects from inception through closeout, ensuring project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Serve as the primary senior-level contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and master schedules, based on market data and client-specific needs.
• Oversee due diligence, documentation, contract/vendor selection, and performance management to ensure compliance with all JLL, client, and regulatory standards.
• Interface extensively with engineers, architects, property managers, vendors, and client leadership to integrate new MEP systems into existing building infrastructure.
• Actively identify, manage, and escalate risk areas (e.g., liability, reputation, compliance) to senior management and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Attend and lead project meetings (internal, client, vendor).
• Review drawings, resolve design and technical issues, and oversee field activities.
• Manage project schedules, budget tracking, change orders, and approvals.
• Address immediate project risks or escalations.
• Communicate progress, issues, and solutions to clients and management.

Leadership & Interpersonal:

• Ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams.
• Experience in coaching, talent development, and conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with senior executives, clients, engineers, and cross-functional contributors.
• Forward-thinking approach; initiative to drive innovation, process improvement, and results orientation.

Organizational:

• Highly organized with advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong financial acumen for budget development, tracking, and reporting.
• Deep understanding of mission-critical facility uptime standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Minimum 8-10 years project management experience; at least 5 years overseeing MEP-heavy and/or mission-critical projects, with prior direct people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising/mentoring multiple project managers and managing all project phases (inception to closeout).
• Experience working with institutional, corporate, and mission-critical facility clients.
• Track record of excellence in client relationship management and delivery of complex projects.
• Strong understanding of JLL’s standards of service, business ethics, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellness.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar relevant certification preferred.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in engineering or management preferred.
• Project management and safety certifications (e.g., PMP, OSHA) preferred.
• Experience leading national teams and leveraging cross-discipline teams preferred.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 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.