Senior Project Manager-Construction

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.

We're looking for an energetic, self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Financial Services account team in Charlotte. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously across the region, ensuring they meet goals for speed to market, data quality, and budget.

In this role, you'll focus on project needs while coordinating with clients, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders. You'll also support team initiatives for process improvement and career development. Experience with Financial Services tenant upfits and retail banking is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Plan and oversee multiple projects including security, signage, decommissions, ADA compliance, ATM installations, major renovations, and tenant improvements
• Manage projects from start to finish: identification, design, planning, approvals, permits, construction, and financial closeout
• Take full accountability for end-to-end project delivery

Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, contractors, property management, real estate brokers, environmental consultants, and client technology teams
• Develop risk management plans and guide teams through work authorization processes to protect critical environments and equipment

Communication & Reporting

• Provide weekly updates on project schedules, budgets, and risks to your Team Lead or Regional Manager
• Update client project management systems regularly
• Prepare accurate documentation: project charters, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, funding requests, status reports, and punch lists

Vendor Management

• Oversee general contractors, architects, engineers, security, signage vendors, and other partners
• Ensure full compliance with project policies and procedures
• Complete formal project closeouts within 60 days of completion

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field preferred)
• 7+ years of project management experience in design and construction
• Strong knowledge of scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract negotiations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project scheduling software, and web-based applications

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

Location:

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. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement .

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here .

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at Show email . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.